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LJ18 DSV

2018 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,961 mi
Last recorded53,961 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Lotus Elise10,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 DSV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 53,961 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 53,961 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 53,008 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 53,006 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 47,157 miles

Front Front windscreen has stone chip in Zone A

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Nsf road wheel is slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear registration plate is deteriorated and front registration plate is cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 38,459 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 38,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 29,278 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 29,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 19,876 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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LJ18 DSV is a 2018 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 10,049 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 LJ18 DSV, 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 8 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ18 DSV registered?

LJ18 DSV is a 2018 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 July 2018.

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