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FJ05 KKP

2005 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,468 mi
Last recorded56,468 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 KKP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 56,468 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 56,032 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 53,873 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 51,918 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 50,444 miles

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

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 3 Nov 2021 50,444 miles

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

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

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 4 Nov 2020 48,918 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 46,053 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 43,420 miles

Both Anti-Roll bar bushes cracking

Fail 9 Nov 2018 43,420 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both Anti-Roll bar bushes cracking

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 40,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 40,517 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 35,987 miles

Front and rear brake discs,corrosion,some wear on inner faces

Nearside Front anti roll bar link slight play

Nearside Rear shocker slight dampness around it

Pass 29 Oct 2015 33,049 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 31,626 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,710 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,557 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,392 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 18,644 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 15,669 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 9,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

all four brake discs slightly corroded

both front tyre treads slightly spilt/cracking

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 KKP is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KKP, 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 KKP registered?

FJ05 KKP is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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