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GK63 MBF

2013 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,529 mi
Last recorded56,529 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK63 MBF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 56,529 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 55,188 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 53,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 53,477 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 52,265 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 50,407 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 45,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & inner edge feathering. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & inner edge feathering. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 34,894 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 24,592 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 15,729 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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GK63 MBF is a 2013 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,798cc 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 GK63 MBF, 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 GK63 MBF registered?

GK63 MBF is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 November 2013.

Is GK63 MBF safe to buy?

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