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LT05 GUY

2013 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,239 mi
Last recorded20,239 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 GUY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 20,239 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 17,648 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 16,364 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 16,024 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 15,313 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 14,091 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 13,279 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 11,782 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 11,779 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 9,564 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 8,051 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 5,333 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 GUY is a 2013 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LT05 GUY, 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 GUY registered?

LT05 GUY is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 2013.

Is LT05 GUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 GUY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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