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EU05 FCL

2005 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,340 mi
Last recorded32,340 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 FCL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 32,340 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 31,676 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 31,257 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 29,436 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 27,149 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 27,121 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 27,044 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 26,895 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 26,717 miles

Offside Rear Slight noise from wheel when rotated

Pass 19 Oct 2016 26,291 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 25,669 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 24,813 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 24,141 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 20,312 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 19,417 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,481 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,800 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 9,539 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 FCL is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FCL, 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 FCL registered?

EU05 FCL is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is EU05 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 FCL shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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