2015 Lotus Elise 1.6L Petrol · YJ15 EBU
2015 Lotus Elise (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Jul 2015. Recorded mileage 20,324 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,324 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ15 EBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 20,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ15 EBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Lotus Elise (YJ15 EBU) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YJ15 EBU Mileage History
- 07/07/202215,486 mi
- 07/07/202215,486 mi
- 20/07/202317,394 mi+1,908 mi
- 09/07/202418,940 mi+1,546 mi
- 10/07/202520,324 mi+1,384 mi
Average of roughly 1,608 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Lotus Lotus Elise S3
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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