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FJ11 EUX

2011 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,012 mi
Last recorded58,012 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Lotus Elise26,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 EUX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 58,012 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 57,566 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 53,332 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 48,809 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 42,953 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 35,928 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 35,918 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 31,233 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 23,323 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 16,331 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 8,176 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 8,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 9,999 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 2,207 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 10,309 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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FJ11 EUX is a 2011 Lotus Elise in White 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 FJ11 EUX, 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 FJ11 EUX registered?

FJ11 EUX is a 2011 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 July 2011.

Is FJ11 EUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ11 EUX 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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