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MJ10 TUS

2014 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,707 mi
Last recorded25,707 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Lotus Elise21,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ10 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 25,707 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 24,101 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 22,687 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 20,099 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 18,674 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 14,590 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 13,048 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 10,173 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 8,158 miles

Under guards and body panels preventing full inspection of some components.

Fail 19 Jul 2017 8,158 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under guards and body panels preventing full inspection of some 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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MJ10 TUS is a 2014 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MJ10 TUS, 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 MJ10 TUS registered?

MJ10 TUS is a 2014 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 July 2014.

Is MJ10 TUS safe to buy?

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