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AU60 EBJ

2011 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,914 mi
Last recorded39,914 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Lotus Elise26,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU60 EBJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 39,914 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bars. both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 37,891 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Toe rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Toe rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 35,998 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 34,152 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 32,420 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 31,661 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 31,661 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 30,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 25,000 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 19,417 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 17,221 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 16,343 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 9,409 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2014 9,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 7,788 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres have damage to tread, but unable to clearly see cords

Fail 2 Jan 2014 7,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres have damage to tread, but unable to clearly see cords

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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AU60 EBJ is a 2011 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 26,511 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 AU60 EBJ, 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 15 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU60 EBJ registered?

AU60 EBJ is a 2011 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 January 2011.

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