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M5 OSB

2006 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,954 mi
Last recorded59,954 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 OSB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 59,954 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 58,813 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 55,867 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 52,041 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 51,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Dec 2021 51,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020 50,208 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Under tray fitted unable to do a full inspection on under side

Pass 13 Dec 2019 48,746 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2018 45,965 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2017 38,856 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 38,513 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 37,744 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 36,380 miles

wiper smeary

Fail 27 Mar 2015 36,366 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 36,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Front windscreen has minor stonechip damage.

Rear springs corroding.

Undertray fitted obscuring most of the underside components.

Pass 18 Jan 2014 33,439 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 30,440 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,618 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,782 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 191,074 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 19,173 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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M5 OSB is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M5 OSB, 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 M5 OSB registered?

M5 OSB is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 June 2006.

Is M5 OSB safe to buy?

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