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AU54 DYT

2005 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,914 mi
Last recorded61,914 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 DYT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 61,914 miles

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2025 61,600 miles

engine cover and under panel fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2023 61,351 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of certain Items.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 61,351 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of certain Items.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 60,632 miles

vehicle underside is not clearly visible due to undertrays etc

Pass 9 Aug 2021 59,236 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 58,575 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 56,118 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 51,255 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 49,018 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 46,507 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 40,869 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 38,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 32,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2012 28,498 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 24,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 14,452 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 14,169 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 13,577 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 11,751 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 11,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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AU54 DYT is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AU54 DYT, 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 AU54 DYT?

You can check the full history of AU54 DYT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU54 DYT registered?

AU54 DYT is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is AU54 DYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 DYT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU54 DYT have outstanding finance?

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