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LD10 TUS

2010 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,590 mi
Last recorded55,590 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD10 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 55,590 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 49,249 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 41,257 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 40,977 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 35,921 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 34,423 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 32,764 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 32,764 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 31,231 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 21,139 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 21,070 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 11,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 11,276 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 11,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LD10 TUS is a 2010 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2010 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 24,474 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 LD10 TUS, 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 16 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 LD10 TUS registered?

LD10 TUS is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 December 2010.

Is LD10 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD10 TUS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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