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FJ56 FYE

2006 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,107 mi
Last recorded29,107 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 FYE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 29,107 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Nearside Rear Outer toe arm ball joint boot cracking

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer toe arm ball joint boot cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2025 28,564 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 25,285 miles

Offside Rear Surface corrosion to road spring

Pass 21 Mar 2023 21,424 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Toe rod gators slightly cracked

Offside Rear Inner Toe rod gators slightly cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2022 17,890 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 15,669 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 14,030 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 12,177 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 9,280 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 7,162 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 5,404 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 4,673 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 4,251 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 4,229 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 3,742 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 3,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 3,294 miles

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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FJ56 FYE is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 31,115 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 FJ56 FYE, 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 20 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ56 FYE registered?

FJ56 FYE is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is FJ56 FYE safe to buy?

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