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EU05 EZN

2005 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,662 mi
Last recorded53,662 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 EZN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 53,662 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 53,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 14 Mar 2025 49,936 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 45,977 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 43,427 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamp lens need cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2mm on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Osr tyre low on pressure

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 43,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose excessively twisted Nsf brake hose twisted touching suspension bolt (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamp lens need cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2mm on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Osr tyre low on pressure

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 39,765 miles

Nearside Front Nsf brake hose twisted

Nearside Rear Nsr tyre 2mm in centre and 1.6mm on inner edge

Offside Rear Osr tyre 3mm in centre of tread

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 35,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 29,597 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 28,078 miles

MIL lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Nov 2016 24,735 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 21,047 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 16,406 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

windscreen wiper blade slightly juddering

Pass 4 Jun 2013 14,226 miles

Both front track rod end ball joints leaking grease however no damage to dust gaiters

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

Pass 25 May 2012 12,429 miles

Intermediate belly pan securing bolt bent

Fail 25 May 2012 12,429 miles

Intermediate belly pan securing bolt bent

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 11,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 11,032 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 9,050 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 9,050 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 8,317 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 6,644 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 EZN is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Red 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 EU05 EZN, 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 EU05 EZN registered?

EU05 EZN is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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