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T25 JCX

2009 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,293 mi
Last recorded64,293 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT25 JCX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 64,293 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 63,885 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 63,541 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 63,541 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 63,227 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 62,475 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 61,638 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,327 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 56,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 56,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining pin clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 52,445 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 52,445 miles

Offside Front Upper Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,324 miles

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 Mar 2016 42,208 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 35,557 miles

front tyres waring on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2014 29,790 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 29,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 22,915 miles

Airbag warning light illuminated.

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 16,230 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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T25 JCX is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 28,417 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 T25 JCX, 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 17 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T25 JCX?

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What year was T25 JCX registered?

T25 JCX is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is T25 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T25 JCX 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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