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GN06 HXB

2006 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,480 mi
Last recorded62,480 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 HXB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 62,480 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 62,430 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 62,430 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front ABS wiring insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2023 61,935 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Front wiper blade smeary

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 59,901 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 57,529 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 57,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 54,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 52,293 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 49,629 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 46,944 miles

Under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,303 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 38,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 38,599 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 30,820 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 27,691 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 23,443 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,543 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 15,617 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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GN06 HXB is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 31,115 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 GN06 HXB, 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 20 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GN06 HXB registered?

GN06 HXB is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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