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WJ55 HGG

2005 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,365 mi
Last recorded42,365 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 HGG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 42,365 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 41,553 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 40,805 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 20 Aug 2022 40,398 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield lose and deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2021 39,239 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 38,110 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 36,985 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 36,609 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 15 Nov 2018 36,609 miles

Brake inadequately mounted anti-lock braking system pump (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2017 35,317 miles

both front tyres getting low + worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2016 34,142 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 31,654 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 29,893 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 27,644 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 26,011 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 25,080 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 21,768 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 19,504 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 19,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 14,757 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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WJ55 HGG is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ55 HGG, 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 WJ55 HGG registered?

WJ55 HGG is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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