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EU55 DYA

2005 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 2796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

25,559 mi
Last recorded25,559 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 DYA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 25,559 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 25,558 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2025 24,777 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 23,804 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 22,947 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 21,568 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 20,455 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 19,187 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 18,182 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 17,560 miles

engine covers fitted and under trays fitted obscuring view to some testable components.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 16,671 miles

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 16,241 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 15,427 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 15,001 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 13,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 12,676 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 11,517 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 10,022 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 8,774 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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EU55 DYA is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 2,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 EU55 DYA, 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 EU55 DYA registered?

EU55 DYA is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is EU55 DYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 DYA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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