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MA53 AUS

2016 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,937 mi
Last recorded22,937 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 AUS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 22,937 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 22,498 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 20,320 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 17,668 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 15,695 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 13,045 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 9,505 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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MA53 AUS is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 15,473 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 MA53 AUS, 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 10 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 MA53 AUS registered?

MA53 AUS is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is MA53 AUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA53 AUS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MA53 AUS have outstanding finance?

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