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VJZ 5400

2005 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,035 mi
Last recorded49,035 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 5400
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 49,035 miles

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 48,582 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2024 48,295 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 48,005 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 47,496 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2020 46,865 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2019 46,296 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 44,974 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 43,560 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 41,605 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 41,602 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 40,077 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 39,132 miles

front windscreen wiper smearing

Fail 22 Oct 2014 39,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front windscreen wiper smearing

Fail 8 Apr 2009 26,681 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,681 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 13,332 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VJZ 5400 registered?

VJZ 5400 is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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