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S2 DLX

2005 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,663 mi
Last recorded36,663 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 DLX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 36,663 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 35,695 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 34,109 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 32,271 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 29,980 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 28,635 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 27,883 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 27,497 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 27,497 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 27,333 miles

undertrays obscuring various testable items

Pass 29 Dec 2016 26,932 miles

undertray obscuring view of various underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2016 26,924 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 23,849 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 18,213 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 18,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 11,573 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 11,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 5,340 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2012 5,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 4,602 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 2,053 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,635 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 29,445 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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S2 DLX is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 S2 DLX, 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 S2 DLX registered?

S2 DLX is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is S2 DLX safe to buy?

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