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AU05 CWW

2005 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

37,222 mi
Last recorded37,222 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 CWW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 37,222 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 37,211 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 37,007 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 36,972 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 36,841 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 36,788 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 36,443 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 36,153 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,030 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,574 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 35,257 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 34,756 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,531 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,471 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 27,512 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 27,437 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,562 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,951 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 CWW is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CWW, 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 CWW registered?

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

Is AU05 CWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 CWW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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