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TB53 CUP

2021 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,974 mi
Last recorded13,974 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2021 Lotus Elise7,881 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB53 CUP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 13,974 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 13,967 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 8,196 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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TB53 CUP is a 2021 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2021 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.9% with a typical mileage of 7,881 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 TB53 CUP, 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 5 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TB53 CUP registered?

TB53 CUP is a 2021 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 April 2021.

Is TB53 CUP safe to buy?

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