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EL15 ESC

2015 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,032 mi
Last recorded43,032 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Lotus Elise16,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL15 ESC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2015
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 43,032 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 42,266 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 41,049 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 39,220 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 36,309 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 31,563 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 30,328 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 30,328 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 24,856 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 19,585 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 19,585 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 ESC is a 2015 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ESC, 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

How do I check the history of EL15 ESC?

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What year was EL15 ESC registered?

EL15 ESC is a 2015 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is EL15 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL15 ESC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EL15 ESC have outstanding finance?

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