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AU05 HSD

2005 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,166 mi
Last recorded40,166 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 HSD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 40,166 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 39,814 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 39,386 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 38,535 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 37,688 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 36,814 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 36,213 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 34,604 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 33,608 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 32,513 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 32,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 31,545 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 30,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 30,484 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 28,759 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 27,216 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 25,427 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,380 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 21,126 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 18,649 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2009 18,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 HSD is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HSD, 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 HSD registered?

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

Is AU05 HSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 HSD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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