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MX66 BHD

2016 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,116 mi
Last recorded42,116 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Lotus Elise15,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX66 BHD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 42,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 41,195 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 41,133 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 39,853 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 34,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 27,481 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 24,103 miles

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

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 23 Nov 2019 22,308 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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MX66 BHD is a 2016 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MX66 BHD, 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.

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What year was MX66 BHD registered?

MX66 BHD is a 2016 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 November 2016.

Is MX66 BHD safe to buy?

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