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J17 CYM

2013 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

25,374 mi
Last recorded25,374 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 CYM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 25,374 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 24,970 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 24,748 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 24,402 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 23,775 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 23,193 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 22,941 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 22,184 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 22,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 21,438 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 20,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted top and underside

Pass 15 Apr 2016 16,192 miles

Offside Front track rod end boot damp

covers fitted

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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J17 CYM is a 2013 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J17 CYM, 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

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What year was J17 CYM registered?

J17 CYM is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 May 2013.

Is J17 CYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 CYM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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