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EU05 EZR

2005 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,479 mi
Last recorded103,479 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 103,479 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 103,476 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 102,597 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 19 Mar 2025 102,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Mar 2024 101,648 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 100,110 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 99,218 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

covers and shields fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2021 98,563 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 98,419 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 96,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 92,714 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 89,021 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 82,386 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 82,386 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,927 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 73,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 65,647 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,507 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,982 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,850 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,681 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,759 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 16,565 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 EZR is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EZR, 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 EZR registered?

EU05 EZR is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is EU05 EZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 EZR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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