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C1 YEL

2005 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

5,529 mi
Last recorded5,529 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 YEL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 5,529 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 5,442 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 5,331 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 5,162 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 4,750 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 4,554 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 4,255 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 4,058 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 4,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 3,523 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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C1 YEL is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C1 YEL, 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 C1 YEL registered?

C1 YEL is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is C1 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 YEL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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