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YJ13 JUK

2013 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,088 mi
Last recorded35,088 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 JUK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 35,088 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 34,401 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 30,973 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 30,973 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 28,438 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 28,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 27,000 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 27,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 25,107 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 21,574 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 21,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 18,129 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 18,129 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2017 14,472 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm left (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2016 9,491 miles

Rear tyres starting to deterioate

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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YJ13 JUK is a 2013 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YJ13 JUK, 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 YJ13 JUK registered?

YJ13 JUK is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 May 2013.

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