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FJ56 FXW

2006 Lotus Europa

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,195 mi
Last recorded57,195 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Europa32,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 FXW
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 57,195 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 56,695 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 55,819 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 55,743 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 55,552 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 54,593 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 53,222 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 51,994 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 50,798 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle damaged but working correctly

Pass 8 Aug 2016 49,691 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 44,480 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 38,076 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 30,608 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 27,161 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 24,795 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 22,180 miles

exhaust cover loose

Fail 14 Oct 2010 22,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust cover loose

Pass 28 Oct 2009 18,379 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 18,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009
Fail 27 Oct 2009 18,379 miles

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.

84.2%
Pass Rate
557
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
brake binding 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 47
Stop lamp not working 45
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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