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EL15 EDB

2015 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,226 mi
Last recorded15,226 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Lotus Elise16,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL15 EDB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 15,226 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 14,939 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 14,470 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 13,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 12,070 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 11,061 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 10,580 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 10,178 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 8,181 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 8,181 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (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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EL15 EDB is a 2015 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2015 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 16,318 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 EL15 EDB, 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 11 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 EL15 EDB registered?

EL15 EDB is a 2015 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 June 2015.

Is EL15 EDB safe to buy?

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