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AU05 GHD

2005 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,890 mi
Last recorded25,890 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 25,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 25,721 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 25,488 miles

Front Front and rear under tray fitted not allowing fully inspection

Front Inner Brake discs Corroded front and rear inner both side

Pass 15 Jul 2022 25,156 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 24,771 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 24,627 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 24,395 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 24,152 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 23,905 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 23,544 miles

under covers preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2014 23,068 miles

front brake pads becoming worn close to limit

Pass 30 Sep 2013 22,280 miles

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

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

o/s/f driving lamp cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2012 18,951 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,403 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 14,610 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 12,778 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 9,724 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 GHD is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GHD, 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 GHD registered?

AU05 GHD is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is AU05 GHD safe to buy?

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