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EL15 WES

2015 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,495 mi
Last recorded16,495 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Lotus Elise16,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL15 WES
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 16,495 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 16,044 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 15,360 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 14,348 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 14,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 13,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread & small cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 11,742 miles

Under guards and body panels preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Jun 2019 11,054 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 7,489 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 7,489 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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 WES is a 2015 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WES, 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.

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What year was EL15 WES registered?

EL15 WES is a 2015 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 July 2015.

Is EL15 WES safe to buy?

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