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AU54 FNJ

2005 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,617 mi
Last recorded56,617 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 FNJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 56,617 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 56,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 56,456 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 55,750 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 54,276 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 53,440 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 53,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 51,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 51,665 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 50,577 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,025 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 40,888 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,195 miles

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 14 Apr 2011 33,195 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Dec 2009 26,761 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Jan 2009 22,494 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 22,494 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,044 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 17,044 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AU54 FNJ is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 31,970 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 AU54 FNJ, 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 21 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU54 FNJ registered?

AU54 FNJ is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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