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ON10 TUS

2010 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,783 mi
Last recorded74,783 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationON10 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 74,783 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 72,382 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 70,194 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside inner joints ()

Pass 19 Oct 2022 66,223 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 66,008 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on inside edges.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 66,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on inside edges.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,388 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 58,927 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 55,925 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 51,435 miles

1) Front and rear inner brake pads worn close to limit

Engine management light on

Front and rear inner brake disc grooves worn smooth

Pass 15 Jul 2017 44,728 miles

Nearside rear top suspension arm inner bush deteriorated close to limit. 1

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated. 2

Fail 11 Jul 2017 44,584 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear top suspension arm inner bush deteriorated close to limit. 1

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated. 2

Pass 15 Jul 2016 36,750 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 29,008 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit

offside rear shock has slight leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 19,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2014 19,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 11,299 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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ON10 TUS is a 2010 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ON10 TUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ON10 TUS registered?

ON10 TUS is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 July 2010.

Is ON10 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ON10 TUS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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