MOT Status
ValidMileage
49,035 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside front lower ball joint boot slightly deteriorated
suspension components corroded
undertrays fitted
Undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
undertrays fitted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
front windscreen wiper smearing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front windscreen wiper smearing
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VJZ 5400 is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 VJZ 5400, 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 VJZ 5400 registered?
VJZ 5400 is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is VJZ 5400 safe to buy?
The MOT history for VJZ 5400 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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