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LV63 GHD

2013 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,007 mi
Last recorded51,007 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV63 GHD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 51,007 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 46,641 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 41,576 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 37,353 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 37,353 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 33,378 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 33,378 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 31,497 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 29,301 miles

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

Front No. plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 21 Nov 2016 22,411 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 22,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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LV63 GHD is a 2013 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LV63 GHD, 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

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What year was LV63 GHD registered?

LV63 GHD is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 December 2013.

Is LV63 GHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV63 GHD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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