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YJ15 EAA

2015 Lotus Exige

Red Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,839 mi
Last recorded21,839 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Lotus Exige14,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ15 EAA
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 21,839 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 21,839 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 20,576 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs ,inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 17,320 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 15,127 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs inner surfaces are rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 13,209 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 11,035 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 19 Jun 2018 4,695 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Exige?

Based on 20,795 MOT tests across 2,298 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
1,345
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 417
Headlamp aim too high 214
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 205
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 178
Headlamp aim too low 155
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YJ15 EAA is a 2015 Lotus Exige in Red with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2015 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 14,992 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 Exige fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 417 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ15 EAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Exige typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 11 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YJ15 EAA registered?

YJ15 EAA is a 2015 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 April 2015.

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