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AV55 CUA

2005 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,237 mi
Last recorded81,237 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 CUA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 81,237 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 75,575 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 64,296 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 55,409 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 50,389 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 49,373 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 49,029 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 48,083 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 46,812 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 30 Jul 2016 44,329 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 40,265 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 38,531 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 35,374 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,145 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,523 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 26,402 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 22,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 18,737 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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AV55 CUA is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV55 CUA, 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 AV55 CUA registered?

AV55 CUA is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is AV55 CUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 CUA shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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