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FJ68 FWM

2018 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,404 mi
Last recorded28,404 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Lotus Elise10,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ68 FWM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 28,404 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 22,819 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 22,444 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 20,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osf / nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 20,509 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osf / nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 18,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osf / nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 18,274 miles

Brake performance not tested due to wheel nuts loose (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose x4 loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose x2 loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osf / nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 16,205 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 16,203 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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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FJ68 FWM is a 2018 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 10,049 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 FJ68 FWM, 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 8 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ68 FWM registered?

FJ68 FWM is a 2018 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 November 2018.

Is FJ68 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ68 FWM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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