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YJ56 NZZ

2006 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,713 mi
Last recorded44,713 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 NZZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 44,713 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 44,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 44,316 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 44,191 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 44,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 43,230 miles

Rear both discs slightly warped

Pass 12 Apr 2019 36,274 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 32,942 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 29,641 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 25,981 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 23,803 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 21,395 miles

EML illuminated

Pass 16 Apr 2012 18,937 miles

surface corrosion to all four brake discs

Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,206 miles

offside front and nearside front brake disc inner braking surfaces corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2010 15,645 miles

Inner faces of all brake discs corroded and pitted and limit braking performance. Fronts very bad. Rears still poor but to a lesser degree

Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,041 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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YJ56 NZZ is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 31,115 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 YJ56 NZZ, 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 20 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 YJ56 NZZ registered?

YJ56 NZZ is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 October 2006.

Is YJ56 NZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ56 NZZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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