2006 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · JU55 ROW
2006 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 48,999 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JU55 ROW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 48,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JU55 ROW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Lotus Elise (JU55 ROW) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
JU55 ROW Mileage History
- 03/11/202141,284 mi
- 08/11/202242,650 mi+1,366 mi
- 02/11/202343,784 mi+1,134 mi
- 24/10/202446,520 mi+2,736 mi
- 12/11/202548,999 mi+2,479 mi
Average of roughly 1,917 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Lotus Lotus Elise S2 (Toyota-engined)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LOTUS ELISE Model Intelligence & Reliability
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2006 model year cars.
- Radiator End-Tank FailureModerate
The original plastic-ended radiators leak at the seams. Replacement requires "clam-off" labor.
- Rear Toe Link Wear/FailureSerious
The standard toe links can fail under high stress, leading to a sudden loss of control.
- 2ZZ-GE Oil Starvation on TrackSerious
The 2ZZ-GE engine is prone to oil starvation during high lateral G cornering, which can wipe cam lobes and damage bearings. Sump baffles are essential for track use.
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