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RX55 JNO

2005 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

11,159 mi
Last recorded11,159 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 JNO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 11,159 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 10,875 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 10,875 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 10,695 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 10,695 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Hand brake cable not in guide. (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 10,595 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some mechanical components and steel brake pipes.

Fail 12 Jun 2018 10,595 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some mechanical components and steel brake pipes.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 10,440 miles

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2016 10,201 miles

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jun 2014 9,751 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 9,407 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 9,024 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 6,571 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 JNO is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JNO, 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 JNO registered?

RX55 JNO is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 November 2005.

Is RX55 JNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 JNO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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