CarVerify

Free Car Check

LJ15 PCO

2015 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,366 mi
Last recorded16,366 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Lotus Elise16,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ15 PCO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 16,366 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 15,860 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 15,431 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to inspect certain items.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have a small amount of corrosion on the inner and outer edges of the inside braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 14,950 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of certain components.

Pass 11 Mar 2022 13,678 miles

Undertays and engine covers fitted preventing the inspection of certain components.

Pass 12 Mar 2021 12,960 miles

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

all four tyes have flat spots on inner edge

engine covers & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 12 Mar 2021 12,960 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative with ignition on or off (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

all four tyes have flat spots on inner edge

engine covers & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 6 Mar 2020 12,237 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 10,474 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 8,564 miles

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
Full Lotus Elise reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LJ15 PCO is a 2015 Lotus Elise in Red 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 LJ15 PCO, 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 LJ15 PCO?

You can check the full history of LJ15 PCO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LJ15 PCO registered?

LJ15 PCO is a 2015 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 March 2015.

Is LJ15 PCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ15 PCO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ15 PCO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LJ15 PCO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.