2005 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · OU05 CJZ
2005 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 82,404 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OU05 CJZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 82,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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OU05 CJZ Mileage History
- 28/06/202375,071 mi
- 28/06/202375,071 mi
- 14/06/202477,786 mi+2,715 mi
- 06/06/202579,021 mi+1,235 mi
- 29/05/202682,404 mi+3,383 mi
Average of roughly 2,513 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OU05 CJZ 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 2005 Lotus Elise (OU05 CJZ) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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