MOT Status
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57,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wishbone ball joint not fully seated into wishbone
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise brake pipe corrosion behind rear of offside sill difficult to assess due to location. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Seat belt buckle damaged but working correctly
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust cover loose
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
exhaust cover loose
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?
Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.
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FJ56 FXW is a 2006 Lotus Europa in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 FJ56 FXW, 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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How do I check the history of FJ56 FXW?
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What year was FJ56 FXW registered?
FJ56 FXW is a 2006 Lotus Europa, first registered on 29 September 2006.
Is FJ56 FXW safe to buy?
The MOT history for FJ56 FXW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FJ56 FXW have outstanding finance?
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