CarVerify

Free Car Check

BT13 CFM

2013 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,317 mi
Last recorded15,317 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 CFM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 15,317 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 14,608 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 13,515 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 12,083 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 8,496 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 8,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays prevent full inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2020 7,468 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 6,807 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 5,989 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 5,088 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 4,580 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
Full Lotus Elise reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BT13 CFM is a 2013 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 21,882 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 BT13 CFM, 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 13 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BT13 CFM?

You can check the full history of BT13 CFM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BT13 CFM registered?

BT13 CFM is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is BT13 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT13 CFM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT13 CFM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT13 CFM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.