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WX05 KAJ

2005 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,089 mi
Last recorded52,089 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 KAJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 52,089 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 51,667 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 50,283 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 50,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 49,066 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 48,427 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))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 47,420 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 44,845 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 43,011 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 42,251 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertrays fitted front to rear

Fail 27 Mar 2017 42,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,598 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 35,036 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,801 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,174 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2011 22,727 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 22,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 2 Jul 2009 16,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 11,036 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)

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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WX05 KAJ is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WX05 KAJ, 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 WX05 KAJ registered?

WX05 KAJ is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is WX05 KAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 KAJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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