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ES54 MJB

2011 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,056 mi
Last recorded38,056 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Lotus Elise26,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES54 MJB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 38,056 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 37,474 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 37,171 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 36,876 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 35,218 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 34,165 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 34,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 31,525 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 29,540 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 27,715 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 14 Mar 2017 24,877 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 21,621 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 21,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 18,740 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 14,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ES54 MJB is a 2011 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ES54 MJB, 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 ES54 MJB registered?

ES54 MJB is a 2011 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is ES54 MJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES54 MJB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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