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T4 LCS

2009 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,485 mi
Last recorded45,485 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 LCS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 45,485 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 44,472 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 43,715 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 41,993 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 40,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 37,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 37,199 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 35,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 34,209 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 30,997 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 28,559 miles

Hazard switch suspect.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2015 24,778 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 20,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper blade starting to streak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 16,235 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm of tread

offside rear tyre on 3mm of tread.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 14,565 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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T4 LCS is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 28,417 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 T4 LCS, 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 17 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 T4 LCS registered?

T4 LCS is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 April 2009.

Is T4 LCS safe to buy?

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