MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both front springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning multiple leds out on stop/tail lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both front springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning multiple leds out on stop/tail lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Boot lid slightly loose O/S hinge broken but secure when closed (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged and cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Boot lid slightly loose O/S hinge broken but secure when closed (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged and cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
coolant below min
washers slightly poor
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front noplate cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Osr connection on metal brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Osr lamp has some lights out (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Osr tyre has cut in tread and starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front noplate cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Osr connection on metal brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Osr lamp has some lights out (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Osr tyre has cut in tread and starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front no plate cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Osr lamp 4 led lights are not working on side light/brake light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front no plate cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Osr lamp 4 led lights are not working on side light/brake light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside headlight deteriorating reducing light output but not yet excessive
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside headlight deteriorating reducing light output but not yet excessive
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/F , N/S/F , N/S/R and O/S/R tyres badly worn on inner and outer edges- not cord visible
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both rear tyres have cuts across tread patterns.
Osr stop/tail lamp has 4 led's out.
All discs lipped.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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HF11 EEW is a 2011 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2011 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 26,511 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 HF11 EEW, 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 15 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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HF11 EEW is a 2011 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 March 2011.
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