MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,289 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Indicator lamp assembly held in place with tape
Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
radiator leaking
rear brake discs corroded and pitted
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake discs corroded and pitted
front brake discs corroded on inner surface
rear brake discs corroded
rear brake pads low
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs corroded on inner surface
rear brake discs corroded
rear brake pads low
front and rear axels are starting to corrode
front and rear brake discs are slightly corroded
vehicle has covers fitted unable to see most testable items
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EU05 FDA is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FDA, 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 FDA registered?
EU05 FDA is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 May 2005.
Is EU05 FDA safe to buy?
The MOT history for EU05 FDA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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