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EU05 EYZ

2005 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

28,361 mi
Last recorded28,361 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 EYZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 28,361 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 27,887 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 27,356 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 27,132 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 26,726 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 26,483 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 26,044 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Jul 2018 25,530 miles

undertray fitted covering some components

Pass 18 Jul 2017 25,347 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 24,968 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 24,666 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 24,116 miles

O/S/F &O/S/R BRAKES BINDING

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 24,116 miles

O/S/F &O/S/R BRAKES BINDING

Pass 17 Jul 2013 22,993 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 21,496 miles

both front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 21 May 2011 19,937 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 18,184 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn down to 3mm

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,429 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 12,012 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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EU05 EYZ is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EU05 EYZ, 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 EU05 EYZ registered?

EU05 EYZ is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is EU05 EYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 EYZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU05 EYZ have outstanding finance?

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