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AU17 BAV

2017 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,094 mi
Last recorded34,094 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 BAV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 34,094 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 33,268 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 32,112 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 31,242 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 29,913 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 28,514 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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AU17 BAV is a 2017 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.7% with a typical mileage of 11,951 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU17 BAV, 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 9 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 AU17 BAV registered?

AU17 BAV is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 August 2017.

Is AU17 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 BAV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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