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EJ20 NWD

2020 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,045 mi
Last recorded8,045 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2020 Lotus Elise7,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ20 NWD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2025 8,045 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 4,878 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 3,863 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Slight play in steering wheel ,steering column universal joint has slight play (2.2.2 (c))

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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EJ20 NWD is a 2020 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2020 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 7,597 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 EJ20 NWD, 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 6 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EJ20 NWD registered?

EJ20 NWD is a 2020 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 July 2020.

Is EJ20 NWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ20 NWD shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ20 NWD have outstanding finance?

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