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OU06 BFO

2006 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,472 mi
Last recorded77,472 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 BFO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 77,472 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 76,793 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 76,142 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 75,375 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 74,483 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 73,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 70,273 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 68,208 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 68,208 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 64,798 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 60,840 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 55,335 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,389 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 46,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2013 46,061 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

nail in osr tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,026 miles

front and rear discs worn

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 34,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,221 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 19,609 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2009 16,766 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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OU06 BFO 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 OU06 BFO, 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 OU06 BFO registered?

OU06 BFO is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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