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LJ14 FVN

2014 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,250 mi
Last recorded25,250 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Lotus Elise21,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ14 FVN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 25,250 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 24,556 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 24,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 23,174 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 22,324 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 23 Jun 2020 20,219 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 19,949 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 17,275 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 15,696 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 15,696 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 12,791 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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LJ14 FVN is a 2014 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LJ14 FVN, 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 LJ14 FVN registered?

LJ14 FVN is a 2014 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 May 2014.

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The MOT history for LJ14 FVN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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