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CN56 CFU

2006 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

44,733 mi
Last recorded44,733 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN56 CFU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 44,733 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 44,571 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 44,330 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 43,942 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 43,939 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 43,393 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 42,555 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 40,861 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 39,713 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 38,276 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 36,686 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 33,715 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 32,013 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 30,358 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 28,015 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 24,347 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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CN56 CFU is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 31,115 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 CN56 CFU, 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 20 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CN56 CFU registered?

CN56 CFU is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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The MOT history for CN56 CFU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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