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LT05 DAY

2013 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,038 mi
Last recorded30,038 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 DAY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 30,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front disc's pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front. upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear disc's pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 28,870 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 28,419 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 28,402 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 28,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 27,477 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 26,012 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 25,504 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 25,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 24,173 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 22,270 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 19,636 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 15,333 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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LT05 DAY is a 2013 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LT05 DAY, 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 LT05 DAY registered?

LT05 DAY is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 September 2013.

Is LT05 DAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 DAY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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