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EU59 GJJ

2009 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,172 mi
Last recorded42,172 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU59 GJJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 42,172 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Roof lining dropped into drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 41,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

N/S/R sill damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight front body damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2024 41,630 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

N/S/R sill damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight front body damaged

Pass 23 May 2023 39,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 36,337 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 32,405 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 28,121 miles

under tray covers fitted obscuring view of some parts

Pass 5 Aug 2019 26,053 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 19,866 miles

Under covers fitted restricting view of testable items,

Fail 16 Aug 2018 19,866 miles

Under covers fitted restricting view of testable items,

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 15,146 miles

lower cover panels fitted under complete car

Fail 9 Aug 2017 15,146 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

lower cover panels fitted under complete car

Pass 27 Jul 2016 10,914 miles

underneath of car almost completely covered with metal sheets so difficult to check components 100 %

Pass 12 Aug 2015 6,654 miles

not all components checked due under trays

Pass 13 Aug 2014 1,497 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 9,276 miles

under trays fitted covering 90% underneath vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2012 6,362 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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EU59 GJJ is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 28,417 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 EU59 GJJ, 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 17 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU59 GJJ registered?

EU59 GJJ is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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