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FJ56 LRO

2006 Lotus Europa

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,340 mi
Last recorded50,340 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Europa32,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 50,340 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 50,334 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 50,058 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 50,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 50,012 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 49,100 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 48,636 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 48,121 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 46,680 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 45,961 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 45,261 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 42,193 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 42,193 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 38,599 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,581 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 32,332 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 26,029 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 23,929 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 22,428 miles

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

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 LRO is a 2006 Lotus Europa in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LRO, 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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What year was FJ56 LRO registered?

FJ56 LRO is a 2006 Lotus Europa, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is FJ56 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ56 LRO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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