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LJ65 EEW

2015 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,633 mi
Last recorded37,633 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Lotus Elise16,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ65 EEW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 37,633 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 35,350 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 33,466 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 30,818 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 30,818 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 28,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 20,568 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 15,607 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 10,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 10,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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LJ65 EEW 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 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 LJ65 EEW, 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 LJ65 EEW registered?

LJ65 EEW is a 2015 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 November 2015.

Is LJ65 EEW safe to buy?

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