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RX13 CXM

2013 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,111 mi
Last recorded24,111 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX13 CXM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 24,111 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 24,111 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 22,644 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 19,994 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 18,297 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 15,783 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 12,798 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 12,756 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 12,599 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 12,093 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 11,721 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 9,718 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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RX13 CXM is a 2013 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 21,882 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 RX13 CXM, 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 13 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RX13 CXM registered?

RX13 CXM is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 August 2013.

Is RX13 CXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX13 CXM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX13 CXM have outstanding finance?

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