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G5 LSE

2009 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

32,928 mi
Last recorded32,928 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 LSE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 32,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 32,928 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 32,013 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 30,842 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 30,649 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 30,448 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 30,186 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 29,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,912 miles

Nearside Front fog light glass cracked.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 22,370 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 17,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 17,674 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 10,786 miles

Both front track rod end ball joints leaking grease slightly, no damage to dust covers though

Fail 7 Mar 2013 10,786 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front track rod end ball joints leaking grease slightly, no damage to dust covers though

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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G5 LSE is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 28,417 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 G5 LSE, 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 17 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G5 LSE registered?

G5 LSE is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 November 2009.

Is G5 LSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 LSE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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