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EU55 DZS

2005 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,055 mi
Last recorded33,055 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 DZS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 33,055 miles

Brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2018 33,055 miles

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

Brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 32,942 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,136 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 32,068 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 31,351 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 28,983 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 26,121 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 21,830 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 11,535 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 11,041 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 9,039 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 9,039 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 7,613 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 7,613 miles

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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EU55 DZS is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU55 DZS, 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 EU55 DZS registered?

EU55 DZS is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is EU55 DZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 DZS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU55 DZS have outstanding finance?

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