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HF06 HYC

2006 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,720 mi
Last recorded68,720 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF06 HYC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 68,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 68,467 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 65,619 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 64,462 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 63,971 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 62,567 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 61,377 miles

all 4 tyres near to the limet

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,220 miles

Front brake discs showing signs of wear

Front tyres worn on both edges and perished around full tread.

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)

Rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Fail 27 Oct 2016 59,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake discs showing signs of wear

Front tyres worn on both edges and perished around full tread.

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)

Rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 22 Oct 2015 54,107 miles

front discs lipped and scored

rear discs lipped and scored

under trays fitted

various suspention componants rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,958 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 51,944 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 47,294 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 42,449 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 40,845 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,446 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,350 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,963 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 23,963 miles

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

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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HF06 HYC is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HF06 HYC, 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 HF06 HYC registered?

HF06 HYC is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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