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AU05 CWG

2005 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,763 mi
Last recorded61,763 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 CWG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 61,763 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 59,513 miles

Suspension components and brake pipes covered in grease or other material.

Pass 15 Nov 2023 57,915 miles

Suspension components and brake pipes covered in grease or other material.

Pass 24 Nov 2022 55,428 miles

Suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 54,162 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 52,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2020 51,541 miles

ALL suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 49,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2019 49,080 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 46,036 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 43,489 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 43,489 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 40,323 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

s crew in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2015 37,482 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 35,018 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,757 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,151 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,074 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 22,110 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2009 18,749 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 18,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 15,312 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 CWG is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 CWG registered?

AU05 CWG is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AU05 CWG safe to buy?

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