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AU05 HRO

2005 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,390 mi
Last recorded35,390 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 35,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 35,386 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 34,799 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 34,227 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 32,833 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 31,041 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 29,230 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 27,099 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 24,176 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s rear. (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs have surface corrosion

rear brake discs have surface corrosion

undertrays fitted under entire underside of vehicle.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 23,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted to vehical some items not tested

Pass 6 Aug 2015 22,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 21,708 miles

slight damage front number plate

Pass 28 Aug 2013 20,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 19,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 18,033 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 15,839 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 14,179 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 14,179 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 May 2008 13,236 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 HRO is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 HRO registered?

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

Is AU05 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 HRO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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