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B3 HSL

2005 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,439 mi
Last recorded50,439 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 HSL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 50,439 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 50,081 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 50,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 49,800 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2020 49,704 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 48,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 48,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 45,503 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 43,320 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 40,585 miles

Offside Front steering arm inner joint has slight movement at fixing

Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,919 miles

Front wiper blade split.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Puncture to osr tyre.

Rear discs very badly pitted and lipped.

Rear fog light on os of vehicle fitted upside down.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 39,919 miles

Front wiper blade split.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Puncture to osr tyre.

Rear discs very badly pitted and lipped.

Rear fog light on os of vehicle fitted upside down.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 37,326 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 34,667 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 31,019 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,636 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 25,657 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 25,657 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 22,173 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 15,431 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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B3 HSL is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B3 HSL, 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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B3 HSL is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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