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AU05 BEY

2005 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,885 mi
Last recorded29,885 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 BEY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 29,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 27,389 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 26,288 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 25,553 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 23,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hair line crack on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hairline crack on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 22,934 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 22,243 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 20,955 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 20,576 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2016 20,262 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 20,070 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 16,908 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 15,210 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 11,746 miles

Front wiper starting to smear the screen slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2009 10,219 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 10,219 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 8,157 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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AU05 BEY is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AU05 BEY, 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.

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What year was AU05 BEY registered?

AU05 BEY is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is AU05 BEY safe to buy?

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