Lotus Elise Registrations by Year
There are 12,293 Lotus Elise registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.
There are 12,293 Lotus Elise registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1996 to 2026.
More were registered in 1999 than any other year (1,804 vehicles).
MOT pass rates range from 75.9% for 1996 cars up to 95.1% for 2019 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.
81.8%
MOT pass rate
12,293
On UK roads
38,576
Median mileage
30 yr
Typical lifespan
Browse Lotus Elise registrations by year
30 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.
2026 Lotus Elise
1 plates
2024 Lotus Elise
2 plates
2023 Lotus Elise
3 plates
2022 Lotus Elise
13 plates
2021 Lotus Elise
68 plates
94.9% pass
7,881 mi
2020 Lotus Elise
75 plates
94.1% pass
7,597 mi
2019 Lotus Elise
104 plates
95.1% pass
8,486 mi
2018 Lotus Elise
77 plates
90.4% pass
10,049 mi
2017 Lotus Elise
102 plates
94.7% pass
11,951 mi
2016 Lotus Elise
104 plates
89.9% pass
15,473 mi
2015 Lotus Elise
116 plates
91.1% pass
16,318 mi
2014 Lotus Elise
95 plates
89.8% pass
21,474 mi
2013 Lotus Elise
56 plates
90.2% pass
21,882 mi
2012 Lotus Elise
30 plates
87.6% pass
23,242 mi
2011 Lotus Elise
61 plates
86.6% pass
26,511 mi
2010 Lotus Elise
148 plates
88.4% pass
24,474 mi
2009 Lotus Elise
152 plates
87.8% pass
28,417 mi
2008 Lotus Elise
287 plates
86.4% pass
27,504 mi
2007 Lotus Elise
346 plates
86.4% pass
29,289 mi
2006 Lotus Elise
460 plates
86.8% pass
31,115 mi
2005 Lotus Elise
614 plates
84.7% pass
31,970 mi
2004 Lotus Elise
624 plates
83.9% pass
34,392 mi
2003 Lotus Elise
842 plates
83.4% pass
33,657 mi
2002 Lotus Elise
1,232 plates
82.9% pass
36,462 mi
2001 Lotus Elise
961 plates
82.1% pass
38,622 mi
2000 Lotus Elise
1,288 plates
80.0% pass
39,929 mi
1999 Lotus Elise
1,804 plates
78.1% pass
46,666 mi
1998 Lotus Elise
1,767 plates
78.8% pass
48,523 mi
1997 Lotus Elise
734 plates
78.3% pass
47,496 mi
1996 Lotus Elise
127 plates
75.9% pass
48,015 mi
Lotus Elise registrations — frequently asked questions
How many Lotus Elises are there in the UK?
There are 12,293 Lotus Elise registrations on record across model years 1996 to 2026.
Which year had the most Lotus Elises registered?
1999 — 1,804 Lotus Elises were registered that year, more than any other.
What is the average mileage of a Lotus Elise?
The typical Lotus Elise has covered around 38,576 miles.
Which Lotus Elise year is most reliable?
Based on MOT data, the 2019 Lotus Elise has the highest pass rate at 95.1%.