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FJ05 KKL

2005 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,610 mi
Last recorded70,610 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 KKL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 70,610 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 67,905 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 65,843 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 63,917 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 61,110 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 57,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,052 miles

n/side rear track adjuster rod ball joint misaligned relative to other ball joint

o/side rear track arm ball joint misaligned relative to inner ball joint

Pass 22 Mar 2014 52,670 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 52,666 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,444 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 49,439 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 46,079 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,079 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 42,265 miles

All brake discs corroded.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Slight exhaust leak

Fail 6 Apr 2011 42,265 miles

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

All brake discs corroded.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 37,563 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 29,379 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,298 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FJ05 KKL is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FJ05 KKL, 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 FJ05 KKL registered?

FJ05 KKL is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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