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F5 SWT

2018 Lotus Elise

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

87,925 mi
Last recorded87,925 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Lotus Elise10,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 SWT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 87,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 55,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 87,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 49,818 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 84,242 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 44,763 miles

Both front tyres wearing low and started to crack.

Both rear tyres started to crack.

Rear brake discs scored.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 25 Jan 2023 82,028 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 39,751 miles

Both front tyres getting low in tread and perishing.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 80,114 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 30,311 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 78,303 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 76,561 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 74,585 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 71,961 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 69,268 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 66,834 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 66,832 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,202 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 66,172 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 64,847 miles

Movment between column shaft and steering wheel (removable steering wheel)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 64,847 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Movment between column shaft and steering wheel (removable steering wheel)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,009 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,263 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,178 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in steering wheel( quick release snap off system fitted) steering wheel secure

Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,134 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 44,702 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 38,405 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 34,573 miles

metal cover fitted underneath inspection limited

Pass 7 Jul 2006 28,840 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 28,759 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in tyre

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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F5 SWT is a 2018 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

Across all 2018 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 10,049 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 F5 SWT, 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 8 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was F5 SWT registered?

F5 SWT is a 2018 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 July 2018.

Is F5 SWT safe to buy?

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