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DHZ 494

2013 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,758 mi
Last recorded40,758 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 494
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 40,758 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 40,027 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 39,094 miles

slight surface corrosion across various suspension components

Pass 14 Jun 2022 36,929 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 34,133 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 33,187 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 32,866 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 32,866 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 29,716 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,643 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 24,218 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring components from view

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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DHZ 494 is a 2013 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 DHZ 494, 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

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What year was DHZ 494 registered?

DHZ 494 is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 July 2013.

Is DHZ 494 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHZ 494 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.

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