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C11 SEP

2005 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,448 mi
Last recorded64,448 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 SEP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 64,448 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underneath covered with under trays.

Pass 19 Jun 2023 64,220 miles

under tray underneath of vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 63,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 63,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 62,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2020 61,448 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2020 61,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 59,267 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under-trays obscuring underside view of vehicle

Fail 17 Apr 2019 59,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits CO LEVEL @ 0.70 SHOULD BE 0.20> (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Coolant leak OVER-HEATING ()

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under-trays obscuring underside view of vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2016 56,363 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,413 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 52,119 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 52,113 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Engine management light on indicating a fault

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,711 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 48,224 miles

Both sides Front brake discs - Corroded on inner faces

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 48,224 miles

Both sides Front brake discs - Corroded on inner faces

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 45,243 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

not much reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Sep 2010 45,243 miles

not much reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 15 May 2009 41,925 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,080 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 39,080 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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C11 SEP 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C11 SEP, 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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C11 SEP is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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