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DK05 CXX

2005 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,488 mi
Last recorded74,488 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 CXX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 74,488 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 74,375 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 72,485 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 72,471 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 68,034 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 64,084 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 60,747 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,915 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,032 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 46,723 miles

Both front headlight lenses opaque.

All discs very lipped.

Both front anti roll bar d bushes deteriorated.

Both front tyres have cracks within tread pattern.

Both rear handbrake cables corroded where attatched to lower arms.

Both rear tyre valves perished.

Fail 5 Jan 2016 46,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All discs very lipped.

Both front anti roll bar d bushes deteriorated.

Both front headlight lenses opaque.

Both front tyres have cracks within tread pattern.

Both rear handbrake cables corroded where attatched to lower arms.

Both rear tyre valves perished.

Front wiper blade smears.

Pass 2 Jan 2015 35,353 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 28,218 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 20,233 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 20,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 19,937 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,050 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 37,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,467 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 26,883 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 CXX is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CXX, 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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What year was DK05 CXX registered?

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

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