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M40 ORM

2010 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

30,602 mi
Last recorded30,602 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 ORM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 30,602 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 29,639 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 29,638 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded ...both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ...tread block area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 28,987 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ...all inners front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 28,170 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 26,877 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 26,039 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 25,286 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 22,275 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 18,507 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 18,160 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 16,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 15,247 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 13,461 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 11,819 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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M40 ORM is a 2010 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2010 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 24,474 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 M40 ORM, 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 16 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M40 ORM registered?

M40 ORM is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 April 2010.

Is M40 ORM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M40 ORM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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