2013 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · R123 MEL
2013 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 11,460 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R123 MEL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2025
- 11,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R123 MEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Lotus Elise (R123 MEL) between March 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
R123 MEL Mileage History
- 17/03/202210,809 mi
- 20/04/202310,815 mi+6 mi
- 19/04/202411,377 mi+562 mi
- 27/02/202511,460 mi+83 mi
Average of roughly 221 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Lotus Lotus Elise S3
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2013 model year cars.
- Front Radiator & Condenser CorrosionModerate
Being mounted low and exposed, the cooling pack corrodes over time, especially on cars driven in winter.
- Gearbox Synchro Wear (2nd & 3rd)Moderate
The supercharged 1.8 S3 models are particularly prone to synchro wear on 2nd and 3rd gears, often flagged by crunching on the 2-3 change. Cars used on track are most at risk.
- Immobiliser & Central Locking FailureModerate
The immobiliser and central locking system can fail after prolonged shutdowns or when battery voltage is low. Moisture ingress into wiring under the dashboard accelerates connector corrosion.
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