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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Osr metal brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses ferrules has slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Corroded and pitted) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in outer sidewall (no cords visible at time of test) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Corroded and pitted) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks in outer sidewall (No cords visible at time of test) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside front tyre deteriorating.
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside front tyre splitting on outer sidewall.
Wiper blade judders across screen
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre cracking on outer sidewall. (No cords visible at time of test)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Outer Tyre deteriorated on sidewall
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Outer Tyre deteriorated on sidewall
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front nail in tyre
Offside Front cracks in sidewall
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
both rear discs corroded on inner faces
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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AU55 FZB is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Black 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 AU55 FZB, 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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AU55 FZB is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 November 2005.
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