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YJ10 FFE

2010 Lotus Europa

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,693 mi
Last recorded43,693 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ10 FFE
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 43,693 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 42,246 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 40,902 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 38,549 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 37,290 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 36,560 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 34,089 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 34,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 33,109 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 33,108 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 30,265 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 26,473 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 23,854 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 19,644 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 14,855 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?

Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
557
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
brake binding 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 47
Stop lamp not working 45
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YJ10 FFE is a 2010 Lotus Europa in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

The most common reason a Lotus Europa fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ10 FFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Europa typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 16 years old, this Lotus Europa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YJ10 FFE?

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What year was YJ10 FFE registered?

YJ10 FFE is a 2010 Lotus Europa, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is YJ10 FFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ10 FFE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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