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HF17 BMY

2017 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,764 mi
Last recorded14,764 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF17 BMY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 14,764 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under vehicle covers

Pass 30 Jan 2025 14,154 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 13,329 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 12,585 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 11,514 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 9,827 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 9,827 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 6,741 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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HF17 BMY is a 2017 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.7% with a typical mileage of 11,951 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 HF17 BMY, 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 9 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF17 BMY registered?

HF17 BMY is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is HF17 BMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF17 BMY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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