2003 Lotus Elise 1.8

Overview

• Make: Lotus
• Model: Elise
• Version: 1.8 Type 49 Manual RWD Euro 3 2dr (120 bhp)
• Year: 2003
• Mileage: 37,543 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 1.8 litres, 120 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Red
• CO2: 177 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 3

About this car

This 2003 Lotus Elise has covered 37,543 miles. Its asking price of £28,995 is £5,677 above the AskCar estimate of £23,318. The AskCar estimate draws on 38 Lotus Elise adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first recorded this car for sale 14 days ago. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is for sale at Williams Automobiles in Chipping Sodbury. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 7 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £5,677 (24%) over the AskCar estimate of £23,318.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 38 priced Lotus Elise adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 7 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2003 Lotus Elise has been on sale for at least 14 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 24 October 2026 at £28,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 7 November 2026: valid until 6 April 2027.

It has had 20 MOTs. The latest, on 7 April 2026, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 37,516 miles, which matches the advertised 37,543 miles.