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YH63 GTF

2013 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,455 mi
Last recorded66,455 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH63 GTF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 66,455 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 60,848 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 56,857 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 55,403 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 51,901 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 47,389 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 41,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 36,090 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 28,095 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 23,543 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 19,477 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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YH63 GTF is a 2013 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YH63 GTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH63 GTF registered?

YH63 GTF is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 November 2013.

Is YH63 GTF safe to buy?

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