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YO15 XMX

2015 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,635 mi
Last recorded41,635 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Lotus Elise16,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO15 XMX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2015
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 41,635 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 41,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 39,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front additional main beam unit lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 39,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nsr shock absorber has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 37,257 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 34,871 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 31,878 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 29,744 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 27,612 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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YO15 XMX is a 2015 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YO15 XMX, 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 YO15 XMX registered?

YO15 XMX is a 2015 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is YO15 XMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO15 XMX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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