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WX11 ELH

2011 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,553 mi
Last recorded26,553 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Lotus Elise26,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX11 ELH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 26,553 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 23,538 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 22,375 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 22,365 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 21,894 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 20,063 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 18,617 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 17,595 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 16,319 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 13,046 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2015 8,788 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 5,451 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 5,451 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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WX11 ELH is a 2011 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 26,511 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 WX11 ELH, 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 15 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX11 ELH registered?

WX11 ELH is a 2011 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 June 2011.

Is WX11 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX11 ELH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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