MOT Status
ValidMileage
80,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front tyres worn "bald" on edges.
Body underplate still intact.
Front number plate cracked, still legible.
Noted knock from steering rack area, no play found.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside parking brake effort lower than nearside, not considered low effort.
Body underplate still intact.
Front number plate cracked, still legible.
Noted knock from steering rack area, no play found.
Offside parking brake effort lower than nearside, not considered low effort.
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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AU05 GGZ is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 GGZ, 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 GGZ registered?
AU05 GGZ is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 May 2005.
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