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YJ15 EAK

2015 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,057 mi
Last recorded22,057 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Lotus Elise16,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ15 EAK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 22,057 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 21,052 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 17,670 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 16,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 8 years old & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 8 years old & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 8 years old & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 8 years old & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 15,354 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 12,533 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 11,679 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 9,244 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 8,061 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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YJ15 EAK is a 2015 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2015 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 16,318 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 YJ15 EAK, 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 11 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 YJ15 EAK registered?

YJ15 EAK is a 2015 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 2015.

Is YJ15 EAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ15 EAK shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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