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MX70 GPE

2020 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,526 mi
Last recorded4,526 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 Lotus Elise7,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX70 GPE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2020
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 4,526 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 4,150 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 3,832 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 3,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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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MX70 GPE is a 2020 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2020 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 7,597 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 MX70 GPE, 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 6 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX70 GPE registered?

MX70 GPE is a 2020 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 October 2020.

Is MX70 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX70 GPE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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