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AU55 JFJ

2006 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,772 mi
Last recorded42,772 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 JFJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 42,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play toe link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 42,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play toe link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 41,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 41,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 39,234 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 37,986 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 37,268 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 36,897 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 36,876 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 33,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 34,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 32,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 31,213 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 29,472 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 28,259 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2014 28,258 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 27,359 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 23,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2011 20,014 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 16,523 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 9,568 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 9,568 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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AU55 JFJ is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AU55 JFJ, 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 AU55 JFJ registered?

AU55 JFJ is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 February 2006.

Is AU55 JFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 JFJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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