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HF11 EFD

2011 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,363 mi
Last recorded29,363 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Lotus Elise26,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF11 EFD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2025 29,363 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 28,663 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 27,697 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 26,823 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 25,076 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 22,656 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 20,804 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 18,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 17,187 miles

Front wiper smery

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 7 Jun 2016 14,099 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 12,367 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 10,334 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HF11 EFD is a 2011 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 HF11 EFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF11 EFD registered?

HF11 EFD is a 2011 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 May 2011.

Is HF11 EFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF11 EFD shows 12 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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