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RX55 JKY

2005 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

43,962 mi
Last recorded43,962 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 JKY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 43,962 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Dec 2025 43,946 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2024 43,668 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 43,237 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 42,901 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 42,301 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 41,837 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 41,452 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 41,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 40,858 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 40,839 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 39,855 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 38,457 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 31,313 miles

Under-trays obstructing view of tested components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 31,313 miles

Under-trays obstructing veiw of tested components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 25,711 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2013 25,702 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 23,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 23,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 18,130 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 18,130 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 13,825 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,240 miles

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

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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RX55 JKY is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RX55 JKY, 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 RX55 JKY registered?

RX55 JKY is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is RX55 JKY safe to buy?

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