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EU05 FDA

2005 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,289 mi
Last recorded34,289 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 34,289 miles

Nearside Front Indicator lamp assembly held in place with tape

Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Pass 1 May 2015 34,087 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 33,968 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,835 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 33,808 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 33,678 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

Fail 23 Apr 2012 33,677 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,207 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,638 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,963 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2008 30,590 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 30,586 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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