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E5 EAJ

2006 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,529 mi
Last recorded89,529 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Lotus Europa32,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 EAJ
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 89,529 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 89,077 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 87,278 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 87,065 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 86,195 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 84,931 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 83,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 81,394 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 78,838 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 72,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 72,355 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 68,766 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 61,211 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 52,870 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 52,870 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 46,928 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 46,928 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 37,232 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 37,232 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 26,723 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?

Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
557
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
brake binding 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 47
Stop lamp not working 45
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E5 EAJ is a 2006 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 32,022 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 Europa fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E5 EAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Europa typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 20 years old, this Lotus Europa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E5 EAJ registered?

E5 EAJ is a 2006 Lotus Europa, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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