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RX05 HRE

2005 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

21,444 mi
Last recorded21,444 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 HRE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 21,444 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 20,732 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 20,732 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 19,891 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 19,074 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 18,162 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 17,116 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 16,417 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 16,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 15,576 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 14,417 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 13,267 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 12,385 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 11,398 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 10,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 10,358 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 9,299 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 8,196 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 6,874 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 5,481 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 4,319 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 2,633 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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RX05 HRE is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 31,970 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 RX05 HRE, 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 21 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX05 HRE registered?

RX05 HRE is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is RX05 HRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 HRE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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