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LJ67 BXX

2017 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,820 mi
Last recorded20,820 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ67 BXX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 20,820 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 18,506 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 18,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2024 15,643 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 12,791 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2023 12,791 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 10,514 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 9,877 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 6,523 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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LJ67 BXX is a 2017 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.7% with a typical mileage of 11,951 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 LJ67 BXX, 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 9 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ67 BXX registered?

LJ67 BXX is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 December 2017.

Is LJ67 BXX safe to buy?

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