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SJ05 AOC

2005 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,243 mi
Last recorded49,243 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 AOC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 49,243 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 49,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 48,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake slightly slower than nearside

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 48,553 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 48,288 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 47,836 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 47,679 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 47,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 47,421 miles

Offside rear parking brake slightly slower than nearside

Pass 28 May 2018 42,098 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 37,494 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 29,113 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 29,113 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 26,442 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 23,023 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 23,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 21,814 miles

advise front brake pads low

Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,649 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2011 19,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four brake discs slightly pitted on inner face.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,807 miles

all four brake discs slightly pitted on inner face.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 18,895 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 17,528 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 16,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 16,047 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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SJ05 AOC is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Black 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 SJ05 AOC, 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 SJ05 AOC registered?

SJ05 AOC is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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