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AU05 CXL

2005 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,875 mi
Last recorded47,875 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 CXL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 47,875 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 47,387 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 46,540 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 44,683 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 44,025 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 43,569 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,687 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,240 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 42,240 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,915 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 39,530 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,369 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 35,588 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 30,874 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 CXL is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CXL, 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 CXL registered?

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

Is AU05 CXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 CXL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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