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MM55 UFO

2006 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

21,459 mi
Last recorded21,459 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 UFO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 21,459 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 21,448 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 21,405 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 21,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (Engine Management light is on) (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 21,398 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 21,377 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 21,373 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 21,323 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 21,217 miles

(EML) is on dashboard

Pass 2 May 2017 21,091 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 20,723 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 May 2015 20,589 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)

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2014 20,533 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)

nearside/offside front tyre treads wearing low on edges.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 20,405 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)

nearside/offside front tyre treads wearing on edges.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 19,983 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 19,223 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 18,093 miles

nearside/offside front and rear tyre treads wearing on edges.

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs not affecting performance.

Pass 1 May 2009 16,235 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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MM55 UFO is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MM55 UFO, 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 MM55 UFO registered?

MM55 UFO is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 March 2006.

Is MM55 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM55 UFO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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