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FJ11 EUY

2011 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,318 mi
Last recorded17,318 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Lotus Elise26,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 EUY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 17,318 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 16,453 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 15,597 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 14,537 miles

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

Central Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 14,537 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 14,244 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 13,916 miles

rear pads worn

Pass 29 Apr 2019 11,598 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 11,598 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 10,936 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 10,041 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 9,437 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 8,570 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front inner wing panel missing by headlight

Fail 20 Apr 2015 8,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front inner wing panel missing by headlight

Pass 5 Apr 2014 7,168 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 EUY is a 2011 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EUY, 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.

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What year was FJ11 EUY registered?

FJ11 EUY is a 2011 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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