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YJ15 EBU

2015 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,812 mi
Last recorded21,812 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Lotus Elise16,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ15 EBU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 21,812 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 20,324 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 18,940 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 17,394 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 15,486 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 15,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 13,293 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 13,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 12,484 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 10,792 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 8,000 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 EBU is a 2015 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YJ15 EBU, 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 EBU registered?

YJ15 EBU is a 2015 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 July 2015.

Is YJ15 EBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ15 EBU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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