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Y26 JEM

2005 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,201 mi
Last recorded31,201 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY26 JEM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 31,201 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 31,198 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 29,254 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 29,251 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 28,327 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 26,922 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 26,304 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2020 25,669 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 25,626 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 24,561 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 23,826 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 23,337 miles

Front tyres wearing thin on inside

Rear brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 22,965 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 22,193 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 22,190 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 20,965 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 19,877 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 19,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 18,278 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 15,685 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 15,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 11,635 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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Y26 JEM is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y26 JEM, 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 Y26 JEM registered?

Y26 JEM is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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