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ED10 TUS

2013 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,700 mi
Last recorded28,700 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED10 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 28,700 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 27,062 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 25,098 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 23,225 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 21,276 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 18,700 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 15,019 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 12,565 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 10,029 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 6,992 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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ED10 TUS is a 2013 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ED10 TUS, 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 ED10 TUS registered?

ED10 TUS is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 July 2013.

Is ED10 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ED10 TUS shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ED10 TUS have outstanding finance?

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