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J2 PHY

2021 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

7,560 mi
Last recorded7,560 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Lotus Elise7,881 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 PHY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 7,560 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 70,013 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 6,963 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 68,631 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 6,300 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 66,102 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 63,788 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 62,038 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 61,394 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 60,835 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 58,187 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 55,230 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 53,194 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,066 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 47,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 47,363 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 47,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 44,685 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 42,017 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 39,591 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 37,500 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,268 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,780 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 25,964 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 22,744 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 22,744 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted under vehicle front to rear are restricting the view of testable items

front and rear brake discs are corroded

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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J2 PHY is a 2021 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

Across all 2021 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.9% with a typical mileage of 7,881 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 J2 PHY, 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 5 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 J2 PHY registered?

J2 PHY is a 2021 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 May 2021.

Is J2 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 PHY shows 26 tests with a 88.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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