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YJ05 FMO

2005 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,826 mi
Last recorded26,826 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 FMO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 26,826 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 24,732 miles

Covers / Under Trays Fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 21,345 miles

Engine covers, front end covers and under guards fitted preventing full inspection of some componets

Front number plate margin very close to minimum requirement

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs inner faces have surface corrison on them. (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 17,834 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 15,460 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 13,597 miles

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

Front windscreen wiper worn

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 13,597 miles

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

Front windscreen wiper worn

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 11,550 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Feb 2008 8,762 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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YJ05 FMO is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJ05 FMO, 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 YJ05 FMO registered?

YJ05 FMO is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is YJ05 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ05 FMO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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