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LJ65 EFK

2015 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,393 mi
Last recorded32,393 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Lotus Elise16,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ65 EFK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 32,393 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 32,393 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 31,669 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 29,395 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 29,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 28,501 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 26,367 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 24,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 21,857 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 21,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 18,564 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective judders (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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 EFK is a 2015 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EFK, 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 EFK registered?

LJ65 EFK is a 2015 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 December 2015.

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