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L111 DFB

2006 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,655 mi
Last recorded60,655 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 DFB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 60,655 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 60,198 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 60,196 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 59,265 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 59,265 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 57,298 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 55,374 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 55,370 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 55,099 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 53,156 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2019 52,219 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 49,944 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 47,387 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 44,270 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 44,270 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack arm [tie arm] (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,548 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 40,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 32,135 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 20,313 miles

Advise:slight damage to o/s/r alloy wheel inner edge

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 16,493 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted, Not allowing inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Jan 2013 16,493 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted, Not allowing inspection of underside of vehicle

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 13,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 11,296 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 22 Jul 2009 8,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres low on edges

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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L111 DFB is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L111 DFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L111 DFB registered?

L111 DFB is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 June 2006.

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