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EU05 FDN

2005 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,771 mi
Last recorded35,771 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 FDN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 35,771 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 34,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Tread of front tyres deteriorated.

Pass 4 May 2017 33,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and tread deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm and tread deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 brake discs corroded

both front tyre treads starting to perish

both headlamp lenses tarnished

Pass 18 Jun 2015 32,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 31,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 30,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 30,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,664 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 29,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,443 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 26,211 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,656 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 22,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 19,500 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 19,500 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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 FDN is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FDN, 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 FDN registered?

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

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