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AU05 ENR

2005 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,257 mi
Last recorded52,257 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ENR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 52,257 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 50,885 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 50,585 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 50,425 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 50,044 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 49,289 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 48,964 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 48,544 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 47,677 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 47,280 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 46,727 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 45,738 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,778 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 44,778 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 44,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,727 miles

Front inner brake discs pitted

Rear inner brake discs pitted

Fail 9 Jun 2011 36,727 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front inner brake discs pitted

Rear inner brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 26,010 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 21,461 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 16,432 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 ENR is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ENR, 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 ENR registered?

AU05 ENR is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is AU05 ENR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 ENR shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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