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EU55 EZB

2005 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

48,871 mi
Last recorded48,871 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 EZB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 48,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 43,946 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 43,049 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 40,912 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 39,613 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front shock absorbers and coil springs corroding.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 36,352 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 34,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both handbrake cables in poor condition at caliper end

Pass 17 Sep 2018 33,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 33,304 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 31,466 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 29,402 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 28,227 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 26,161 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 23,413 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 20,032 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 16,283 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 14,610 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 EZB is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EZB, 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 EZB registered?

EU55 EZB is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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The MOT history for EU55 EZB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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