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CN61 BFF

2011 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,604 mi
Last recorded42,604 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Lotus Elise26,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN61 BFF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 42,604 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play creaking/grinding in operation (1.1.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres 11 years old

Fail 27 Apr 2026 42,592 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play creaking/grinding in operation (1.1.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres are 11 years old

radiator fan excessively noisey, suspect its catchibg on something

Pass 16 Apr 2025 42,023 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brakes discs are corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads are low on inner edges (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 41,082 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 40,588 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs are rusty on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 39,926 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 39,139 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner brake discs surface rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 38,562 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 36,764 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,818 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 33,337 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 33,337 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 22,062 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 8,426 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 7,423 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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CN61 BFF is a 2011 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 26,511 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CN61 BFF, 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 15 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CN61 BFF is a 2011 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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