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HW63 EZF

2013 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

3,849 mi
Last recorded3,849 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW63 EZF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 3,849 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 2,964 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 2,461 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 2,450 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 2,389 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 2,043 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2020 1,858 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 1,839 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 1,611 miles

under/skid trays covering components

Pass 21 Mar 2018 1,506 miles

under trays/shields covering inspect-able components

Pass 21 Feb 2017 1,494 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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HW63 EZF is a 2013 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HW63 EZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HW63 EZF?

You can check the full history of HW63 EZF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HW63 EZF registered?

HW63 EZF is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 October 2013.

Is HW63 EZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW63 EZF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HW63 EZF have outstanding finance?

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