LOTUS ELISE2019 · 1.8L PETROL

The vehicle presents a clean roadworthiness profile with a stable maintenance trend following an early mechanical failure. The most recent inspection conducted on 25 July 2025 at 5,183 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows consecutive clean passes in 2024 and 2023, indicating that the car currently meets all statutory safety requirements without immediate mechanical concern. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 740 miles per annum. There is a discrepancy in the records where a failure in February 2023 recorded 6,013 miles, yet the subsequent pass in March 2023 showed 5,031 miles. This suggests either a data entry error by the tester or an odometer adjustment that requires verification. Despite this numerical inconsistency, the overall low usage means the car has likely sat for extended periods, which can lead to rubber degradation and fluid breakdown regardless of the lack of mechanical wear. The failure in February 2023 was strictly related to all four tyres being below the legal tread limit or showing uneven wear. While these were resolved before the following test, a buyer must inspect the current age and condition of the tyres, as low-mileage cars suffer from dry rot rather than tread wear. Inspection should also focus on flat spots on the tyres and corrosion on brake discs, which are common symptoms of vehicles that remain stationary for long intervals. The suspension bushings and seals should be checked for cracking to ensure the age of the vehicle has not compromised the components.