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E7 XAE

2005 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,871 mi
Last recorded67,871 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 XAE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 67,871 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 65,679 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 65,468 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components slightly corroded , not seriously weakened

Pass 14 Jul 2022 64,235 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 63,365 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 63,101 miles

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

Rust to underbody components

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

Under trays fitted unable to see all underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2019 63,101 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Rust to underbody components

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted unable to see all underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2018 62,859 miles

Car appears to have been unused for a period of time, therefore there is rust on all brake discs. Due to underbody covers unable to check underside fully.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 62,356 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 62,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake performance not tested pipe leaking (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front both brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 61,121 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 60,310 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 60,303 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,526 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 57,474 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 55,653 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 49,440 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 44,197 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 42,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 42,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 42,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 36,256 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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E7 XAE is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E7 XAE, 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 E7 XAE registered?

E7 XAE is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is E7 XAE safe to buy?

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