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FJ55 BTX

2005 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,149 mi
Last recorded42,149 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 BTX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 42,149 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 42,113 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 42,063 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 41,904 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 41,734 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 41,435 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 41,012 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 40,362 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 39,354 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs in a poor condition

Fail 10 Oct 2017 39,354 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs in a poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2016 37,208 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear inner brake linings 75% worn

Handbrake cable outer casing in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear tyres worn slightly uneven

Fail 14 Sep 2016 37,208 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear inner brake linings 75% worn

Handbrake cable outer casing in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear tyres worn slightly uneven

Pass 14 Sep 2015 35,185 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Handbrake cable outer casing in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear tyres slightly mishaped

Pass 23 Aug 2014 33,252 miles

Handbrake cable outer casings in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,951 miles

All four tyres over half worn

Front brake discs and pads in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,489 miles

Both front mudflaps insecure

Exhaust fouling on under tray

Front and rear brakes in poor condition

Handbrake cables in poor condition and slight movement

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 20,951 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,951 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 15,708 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 12,754 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 12,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust heat-shield insecure

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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FJ55 BTX is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FJ55 BTX, 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 FJ55 BTX registered?

FJ55 BTX is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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