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AU54 FNT

2005 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

15,909 mi
Last recorded15,909 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 FNT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 15,909 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 15,704 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 15,516 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 15,229 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 14,874 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 14,762 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 14,553 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 14,356 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 13,809 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 13,214 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 12,651 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014
Fail 9 Apr 2014

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 10,459 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 10,234 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 9,707 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 9,693 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

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 FNT is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FNT, 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 AU54 FNT registered?

AU54 FNT is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is AU54 FNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 FNT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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