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AU09 EJG

2009 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,158 mi
Last recorded57,158 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 EJG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 57,158 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 57,106 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 56,726 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 54,672 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 53,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

unable to due fully inspection under vehicle due cover fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2021 53,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ration wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

unable to due fully inspection under vehicle due cover fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2019 52,909 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,032 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2017 48,797 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2017 48,797 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 47,347 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 41,832 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 37,168 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 33,995 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 33,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 29,095 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
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AU09 EJG is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 28,417 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 AU09 EJG, 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 17 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU09 EJG registered?

AU09 EJG is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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The MOT history for AU09 EJG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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