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LF13 YBN

2013 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,926 mi
Last recorded40,926 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 YBN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 40,926 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 40,112 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 40,112 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 38,606 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 37,324 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 37,324 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 36,236 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 35,172 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 26,886 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 25,497 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 25,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 20,005 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 17,765 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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LF13 YBN is a 2013 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LF13 YBN, 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.

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What year was LF13 YBN registered?

LF13 YBN is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is LF13 YBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 YBN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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