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AU05 HRZ

2005 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,789 mi
Last recorded42,789 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 HRZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 42,789 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 41,058 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 39,034 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 37,390 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 43,929 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 33,349 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 31,767 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 28,574 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 26,849 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 23,952 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 22,289 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 22,148 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 22,066 miles

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 9 Jun 2012 21,880 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,236 miles

Both front tyres badly perished.

Both rear tyres close to legal limit.

Main beam headlamps require adjustment.

Rear No plate loose.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 21,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front tyres badly perished.

Both rear tyres close to legal limit.

Main beam headlamps require adjustment.

Rear No plate loose.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 18,870 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 18,870 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 17,775 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 HRZ is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Black 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 HRZ, 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 HRZ registered?

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

Is AU05 HRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 HRZ 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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