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MH06 ZNS

2006 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,029 mi
Last recorded50,029 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 ZNS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 50,029 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 50,026 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.323 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 49,342 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 48,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 48,039 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 45,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 45,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 43,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 41,221 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted incorrectly routed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 38,481 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 38,481 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 37,436 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 35,554 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play nearside rear toe link

Pass 24 Jan 2017 32,227 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 27,195 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 27,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,579 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 23,035 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 20,399 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 11,937 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 11,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 10,558 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 10,013 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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MH06 ZNS is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MH06 ZNS, 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 MH06 ZNS registered?

MH06 ZNS is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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