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MH55 YGM

2006 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

59,274 mi
Last recorded59,274 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 YGM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 59,274 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 59,271 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 58,402 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 55,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 52,090 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 47,998 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 45,656 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 42,918 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 42,013 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,181 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 41,181 miles

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 39,400 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 35,992 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 34,242 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 34,242 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,080 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 29,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 26,985 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 20,740 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,893 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MH55 YGM is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MH55 YGM, 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 MH55 YGM registered?

MH55 YGM is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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