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AU06 EJJ

2006 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,612 mi
Last recorded43,612 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 EJJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 43,612 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 43,264 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 42,941 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 42,303 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 41,998 miles

front wiper blade poor

rear tyres 3 mm

Pass 12 Oct 2019 41,386 miles

rear tyres 3mm

wiper blade poor

Pass 13 Oct 2018 40,575 miles

Front Wiper Blade Edges Poor.

Nearside and Offside Handbrake Cables Poor.

Pass 21 Oct 2017 38,920 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nearside hand brake poor

Pass 29 Oct 2016 37,369 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 35,397 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 32,389 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 32,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 38,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 24,672 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 13,897 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 13,853 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 2,559 miles

front and rear brake pads worn just passed

Pass 3 Apr 2009 9,460 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 9,454 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AU06 EJJ is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AU06 EJJ, 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

How do I check the history of AU06 EJJ?

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What year was AU06 EJJ registered?

AU06 EJJ is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 April 2006.

Is AU06 EJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 EJJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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