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KMF 853K

1972 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,400 mi
Last recorded72,400 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Lotus Elan52,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMF 853K
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 72,400 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 68,154 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 65,955 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 65,062 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 64,273 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,521 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 62,389 miles

rear service brake rise and fall poor

Pass 8 Nov 2012 61,509 miles

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE UNDER LIGHT BRAKING VEHICLE HAS BEEN STANDING

Pass 16 Dec 2010 60,739 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 59,672 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 58,080 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 57,368 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 58,533 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 55,503 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?

Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
4,280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,585
brake recording little or no effort 1,342
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 927
brake binding 845
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KMF 853K is a 1972 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 52,454 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,585 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KMF 853K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Lotus Elan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KMF 853K?

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What year was KMF 853K registered?

KMF 853K is a 1972 Lotus Elan, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is KMF 853K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMF 853K shows 14 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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