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MX14 GFA

2014 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,311 mi
Last recorded17,311 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Lotus Elise21,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX14 GFA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 17,311 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 17,039 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 16,665 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 16,152 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 15,154 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 13,843 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 12,437 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 12,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub and bearing corroded not excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub and bearing corroded but not excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 10,386 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 8,375 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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MX14 GFA is a 2014 Lotus Elise in Red 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 MX14 GFA, 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 MX14 GFA registered?

MX14 GFA is a 2014 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 August 2014.

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