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AU54 FOJ

2005 Lotus Elise

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,673 mi
Last recorded72,673 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 FOJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 72,673 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 72,186 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 69,317 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 69,212 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 67,568 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 65,518 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 61,659 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 59,876 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 56,862 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 56,862 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,225 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 52,022 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 52,022 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 48,361 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 48,361 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 45,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 45,552 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 41,895 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 38,778 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 35,614 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 32,105 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 32,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 26,307 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 20,448 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 16,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 16,211 miles

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

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 FOJ is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU54 FOJ registered?

AU54 FOJ is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is AU54 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 FOJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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