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YJ56 ONO

2006 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

19,741 mi
Last recorded19,741 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 ONO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 19,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2025 17,921 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 15,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2023 12,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 9,540 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 6,425 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 344 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 288 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 79,266 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 77,783 miles

Nearside Rear age related cracks in tyre treads, tread at 3mm

Offside Rear age related cracks in tyre treads, tread at 3mm

Fail 31 Aug 2017 77,783 miles

Nearside Rear age related cracks in tyre treads, tread at 3mm

Offside Rear age related cracks in tyre treads, tread at 3mm

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,911 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 74,581 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 74,851 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,775 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 59,775 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 57,827 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 52,843 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 47,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn & scored

rear brake discs worn & scored

Pass 4 Nov 2011 47,839 miles

front brake discs worn & scored

rear brake discs worn & scored

Pass 4 Nov 2010 34,858 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn & scored

rear brake discs worn & scored

Fail 4 Nov 2010 34,858 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front brake discs worn & scored

rear brake discs worn & scored

Pass 17 Oct 2009 23,793 miles

Cat pipe heatshields corroded and broken up

N/S Mirror missing, Interior mirror provides rear view.

Wiper blade slightly smeary

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 ONO is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 YJ56 ONO, 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 ONO registered?

YJ56 ONO is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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