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YN05 FJO

2005 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

20,338 mi
Last recorded20,338 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 FJO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 20,338 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 19,878 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 18,535 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 16,599 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 16,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 15,342 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged slightly (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 5 Jun 2019 15,192 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 14,831 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 14,360 miles

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

Offside headlamp aim on the upper limit

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2016 13,511 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 12,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 12,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 11,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear number plates raised lettering and lettering has a slight effect within the characters

Pass 5 May 2012 9,364 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 9,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 8,145 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 7,133 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 5,613 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 5,100 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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YN05 FJO is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YN05 FJO, 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 YN05 FJO registered?

YN05 FJO is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is YN05 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN05 FJO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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