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FJ13 BBN

2013 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,224 mi
Last recorded15,224 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 BBN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2025 15,224 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 13,985 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 13,084 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 12,259 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 11,060 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 10,341 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 9,669 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 8,920 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 7,810 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 6,453 miles

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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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FJ13 BBN is a 2013 Lotus Elise in Orange 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 FJ13 BBN, 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.

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What year was FJ13 BBN registered?

FJ13 BBN is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 July 2013.

Is FJ13 BBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ13 BBN 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.

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