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MX65 FLN

2016 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,883 mi
Last recorded42,883 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX65 FLN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 42,883 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 38,036 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 37,118 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 33,489 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 28,675 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 22,485 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 17,561 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 12,363 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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MX65 FLN is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MX65 FLN, 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 MX65 FLN registered?

MX65 FLN is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 February 2016.

Is MX65 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX65 FLN shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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