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AU05 CWY

2005 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

17,570 mi
Last recorded17,570 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 CWY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 17,570 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 17,499 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 17,354 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 17,272 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 17,146 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 17,079 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 16,823 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 16,608 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 16,479 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 15,966 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 15,711 miles

Offside Rear 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 15,198 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 14,483 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 14,483 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,071 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 13,310 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,320 miles

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

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 CWY is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Black 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 CWY, 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 CWY registered?

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

Is AU05 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 CWY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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