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DK05 CXO

2005 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,687 mi
Last recorded66,687 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 CXO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 66,687 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 66,112 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 66,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 64,485 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 64,353 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 64,191 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,177 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,712 miles

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

front wiper smears screen slightly

offside & nearside rear brake discs corroding on inner face

Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,730 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,356 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 27,356 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 24,584 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 24,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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DK05 CXO is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DK05 CXO, 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

How do I check the history of DK05 CXO?

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What year was DK05 CXO registered?

DK05 CXO is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DK05 CXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK05 CXO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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