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DM14 FUN

2014 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,906 mi
Last recorded54,906 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Lotus Elise21,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM14 FUN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 54,906 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 LEDs out (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 LED out (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 54,179 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some LEDs not working in lamp unit (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some LEDs not working in lamp unit (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 53,136 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 50,591 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 48,115 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres just starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 46,051 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 44,048 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 39,666 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 39,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 34,691 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 27,941 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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DM14 FUN is a 2014 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2014 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 21,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DM14 FUN, 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 12 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DM14 FUN registered?

DM14 FUN is a 2014 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is DM14 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM14 FUN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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