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HX14 EHM

2014 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,827 mi
Last recorded37,827 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Lotus Elise21,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX14 EHM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 37,827 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 35,102 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 32,347 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 29,490 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 29,490 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions front & rear (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 27,353 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 25,371 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 21,913 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 18,313 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 17,661 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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HX14 EHM is a 2014 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 HX14 EHM, 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 EHM registered?

HX14 EHM is a 2014 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is HX14 EHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX14 EHM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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