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DO55 DEL

2006 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,505 mi
Last recorded39,505 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO55 DEL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 39,505 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 39,033 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 38,374 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 37,576 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 36,416 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 35,202 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 32,871 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 32,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn to 2mm and steped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 30,722 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 30,715 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 28,049 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 25,586 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 22,166 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 19,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 19,327 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 17,155 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)

dipped beam 'tell tale' not working

Pass 6 Nov 2012 14,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 11,592 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 9,620 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 7,594 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 5,815 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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DO55 DEL is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DO55 DEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DO55 DEL registered?

DO55 DEL is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 January 2006.

Is DO55 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DO55 DEL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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