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YJ15 ECA

2015 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,650 mi
Last recorded63,650 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Lotus Elise16,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ15 ECA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 63,650 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 62,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 62,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 61,530 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 59,737 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 57,500 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 56,419 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 53,514 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 52,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 39,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 ECA is a 2015 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ECA, 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.

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What year was YJ15 ECA registered?

YJ15 ECA is a 2015 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 June 2015.

Is YJ15 ECA safe to buy?

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