MOT Status
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53,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MIL lamp illuminated
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
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)
Intermediate belly pan securing bolt bent
Intermediate belly pan securing bolt bent
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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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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