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LJ64 ESY

2014 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,369 mi
Last recorded34,369 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Lotus Elise21,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ64 ESY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 34,369 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 34,160 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2024 33,476 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 30,991 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 24,376 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 13,205 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 12,615 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 11,372 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 9,847 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 6,350 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 6,348 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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LJ64 ESY is a 2014 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,598cc 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 LJ64 ESY, 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.

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What year was LJ64 ESY registered?

LJ64 ESY is a 2014 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 October 2014.

Is LJ64 ESY safe to buy?

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