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DK05 CYE

2005 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,756 mi
Last recorded120,756 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 120,756 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 113,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 108,860 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 107,599 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 107,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 105,294 miles

Both rear service brakes recording low

Fail 30 Sep 2021 105,279 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both rear service brakes recording low

Pass 23 Sep 2020 104,003 miles

Nearside Front windscreen washer jet not working

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 103,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front windscreen washer jet not working

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 96,276 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 87,401 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing low 3mm

Pass 25 Oct 2017 81,307 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 71,752 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 60,253 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 51,117 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 42,006 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 30,793 miles

eml on

Fail 13 Jul 2012 30,791 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml on

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 26,784 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 23,354 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 23,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,714 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,112 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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DK05 CYE is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CYE, 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 DK05 CYE registered?

DK05 CYE is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is DK05 CYE safe to buy?

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