2012 Lotus Elise Club Racer 16V 1.6L Petrol · FJ12 FLP

The Lotus Elise Club Racer presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass at the most recent test on 17 October 2025 at 27,847 miles. The only advisory was a front windscreen wiper blade defective through smearing, a minor consumable item with no mechanical risk. Across the five recorded annual tests from 2021 to 2025 the vehicle never failed and showed no structural, brake, or suspension defects, indicating consistent basic compliance. Recorded mileage sits at 27,847 against a 2012 build, an average of roughly 1,989 miles per year. The tests show gentle accumulation: 25,968 miles in October 2021, 26,589 in October 2022, 26,945 in October 2023, 27,197 in October 2024, and 27,847 in October 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. Low use of this nature often means long stationary periods, which can hide perished seals or corroding brake components not caught in a short test drive. The 2024 test at 27,197 miles flagged nearside and offside front tyres slightly damaged with cracking or perishing under 5.2.3 (d) (ii). That points to age-related rubber degradation rather than wear from mileage, likely from the car sitting unused. The 2025 wiper smear confirms light upkeep but no serious neglect. A buyer should still inspect brake discs and calipers for binding after standstill, check suspension bushes and coil springs for age cracking, and verify underside structural integrity for corrosion. The clean record is reassuring, yet low-mileage Lotus models deserve a physical check of perishable items the MOT cannot fully expose.