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FA54 NWY

2005 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,129 mi
Last recorded37,129 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 NWY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 37,129 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 36,328 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR/REAR WHERE VISIBLE (3.6.B.2c)

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 36,016 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 35,792 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 35,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 35,051 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 31,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 31,676 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 28,346 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 25,324 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 22,673 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 20,065 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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FA54 NWY is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FA54 NWY, 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 FA54 NWY registered?

FA54 NWY is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is FA54 NWY safe to buy?

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