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AU05 GGZ

2005 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,029 mi
Last recorded80,029 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 GGZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 80,029 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 80,007 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 79,313 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 78,658 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 77,906 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 77,349 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 76,873 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 75,802 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 74,850 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,772 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 70,782 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,782 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 68,659 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 68,659 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,389 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 68,389 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,113 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 48,918 miles

Front tyres worn "bald" on edges.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 39,618 miles

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.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 39,618 miles

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.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,819 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 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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