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LF63 RDY

2013 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,650 mi
Last recorded78,650 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF63 RDY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 78,650 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 74,420 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 70,208 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 65,888 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 60,276 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 55,952 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 53,244 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 49,095 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 46,130 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 22,609 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 22,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LF63 RDY is a 2013 Lotus Elise in Orange 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 LF63 RDY, 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 LF63 RDY?

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What year was LF63 RDY registered?

LF63 RDY is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 December 2013.

Is LF63 RDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF63 RDY 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.

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