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CAL 890M

2005 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

36,970 mi
Last recorded36,970 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAL 890M
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 36,970 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 35,723 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 34,579 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 32,821 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 32,328 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 32,301 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 31,448 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 30,493 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 29,298 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 24,632 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 24,053 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 19,022 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 19,021 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,215 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 17 Mar 2010 16,654 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,185 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2008 12,958 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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CAL 890M is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CAL 890M, 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 CAL 890M registered?

CAL 890M is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is CAL 890M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAL 890M shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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