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AP54 ASH

2018 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,613 mi
Last recorded32,613 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Lotus Elise10,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 ASH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 32,613 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 30,658 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 May 2025 30,655 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear handbrake pads low

Pass 23 May 2024 26,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 24,525 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 18,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 10,338 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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AP54 ASH is a 2018 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 10,049 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP54 ASH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 8 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP54 ASH registered?

AP54 ASH is a 2018 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 July 2018.

Is AP54 ASH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP54 ASH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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