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ES56 APE

2013 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,216 mi
Last recorded53,216 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES56 APE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 53,216 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 50,114 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 50,114 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 48,012 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 44,828 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 44,827 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 40,193 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 40,193 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 33,904 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 27,995 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 23,423 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 23,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 18,115 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 16,302 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 14,206 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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ES56 APE is a 2013 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ES56 APE, 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 ES56 APE registered?

ES56 APE is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 April 2013.

Is ES56 APE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES56 APE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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