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X100 JAT

2005 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,232 mi
Last recorded36,232 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX100 JAT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 36,232 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 35,736 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 35,530 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 35,191 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 34,230 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 33,889 miles

Offside Rear osr shock leaking slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2019 33,482 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 33,113 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 32,507 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Sep 2016 32,467 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 31,937 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 31,325 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 30,598 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 29,132 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 28,118 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 26,541 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,237 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,487 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 19,140 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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X100 JAT is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X100 JAT, 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 X100 JAT registered?

X100 JAT is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is X100 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X100 JAT shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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