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HX14 EHD

2014 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,924 mi
Last recorded30,924 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Lotus Elise21,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX14 EHD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 30,924 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 30,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 27,759 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 22,965 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 22,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 18,706 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 16,076 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 14,673 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 10,687 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 8,747 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 6,408 miles

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

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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HX14 EHD is a 2014 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 21,474 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 HX14 EHD, 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 12 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 HX14 EHD registered?

HX14 EHD is a 2014 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 May 2014.

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The MOT history for HX14 EHD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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