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RX13 CXY

2013 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,384 mi
Last recorded43,384 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 43,384 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 42,007 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 39,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 35,447 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs have rusty pad spots on inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking on side of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 35,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear pads low on inner edges (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs have rusty pad spots on inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking on side of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2022 32,675 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 30,095 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 29,077 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 27,270 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 22,524 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 19,538 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 CXY is a 2013 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CXY, 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 CXY registered?

RX13 CXY is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 June 2013.

Is RX13 CXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX13 CXY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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