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EU05 FCP

2005 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,445 mi
Last recorded44,445 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 FCP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 44,445 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 39,624 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 39,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 36,623 miles

offside front tyre outer side wall cut

Fail 17 Apr 2014 36,607 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside front tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 3 May 2012 36,244 miles

offside front brake pads very low

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,833 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 29,833 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear pads getting low

Pass 20 Apr 2010 24,624 miles

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 15 May 2009 20,342 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 20,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2008 17,507 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 FCP is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FCP, 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 FCP registered?

EU05 FCP is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is EU05 FCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 FCP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU05 FCP have outstanding finance?

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