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YJ14 FOK

2014 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,546 mi
Last recorded25,546 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2024
Typical for 2014 Lotus Elise21,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 FOK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2024 25,546 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 22,665 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 22,182 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 18,927 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 30 Mar 2020 16,195 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 11,392 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2019 11,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 8,107 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 8,107 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 7,179 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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YJ14 FOK 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 80%.

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 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 YJ14 FOK, 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 YJ14 FOK registered?

YJ14 FOK is a 2014 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 July 2014.

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