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ESV 889

2005 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,949 mi
Last recorded22,949 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESV 889
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 22,949 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 22,577 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 21,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 21,060 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 19,482 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 17,995 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 17,116 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 16,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 14,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 13,832 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 11,951 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 10,828 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 10,235 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 9,292 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 9,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 8,852 miles

All four brake discs badly corroded & worn

Wiper judders

Pass 10 Jan 2011 8,431 miles

Inner faces of both rear brake discs heavily corroded and reducing braking effort.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 7,769 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 6,538 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 6,538 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

o/s handbrake outer cable has partly worn throught

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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ESV 889 is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ESV 889, 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 ESV 889?

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What year was ESV 889 registered?

ESV 889 is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is ESV 889 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESV 889 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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