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J5 XFX

2011 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,660 mi
Last recorded16,660 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Lotus Elise26,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 XFX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 16,660 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 16,058 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 15,520 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces Osr,Nsf and Osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 14,928 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 14,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 14,213 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs inner surfaces rusty pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 13,050 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 12,378 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 11,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 9,860 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 9,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 9,637 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 9,297 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 9,010 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 8,647 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 7,361 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J5 XFX is a 2011 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J5 XFX, 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 J5 XFX registered?

J5 XFX is a 2011 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is J5 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 XFX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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