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AU05 HRR

2005 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,552 mi
Last recorded39,552 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 39,552 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 May 2025 39,552 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 38,263 miles

park brake lever outer case loose

Pass 13 May 2022 36,659 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 36,243 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 34,821 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 34,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 33,396 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 32,111 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 31,305 miles

Engine covers and under trays obscuring components.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Droplink bush very slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 29,213 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 28,418 miles

front pads approx 80% worn

Pass 14 Jun 2013 27,466 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 27,214 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 26,015 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 26,014 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 19,801 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 13,667 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 7,751 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 HRR 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 84.2%.

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 HRR, 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

How do I check the history of AU05 HRR?

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What year was AU05 HRR registered?

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

Is AU05 HRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 HRR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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