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F7 HLY

2017 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,197 mi
Last recorded21,197 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 HLY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 21,197 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 19,934 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 19,934 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 18,799 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 16,940 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 13,956 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 12,409 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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F7 HLY is a 2017 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.7% with a typical mileage of 11,951 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 F7 HLY, 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 9 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was F7 HLY registered?

F7 HLY is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 July 2017.

Is F7 HLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F7 HLY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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