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E1 ESE

2011 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,807 mi
Last recorded17,807 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Lotus Elise26,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 ESE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 17,807 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 15,649 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 13,150 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 12,896 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 12,662 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 11,884 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded on inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 11,197 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 9,571 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 8,420 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 7,567 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 6,555 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 5,073 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 3,896 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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E1 ESE is a 2011 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 E1 ESE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E1 ESE registered?

E1 ESE is a 2011 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is E1 ESE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 ESE shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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