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SN05 BDO

2005 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 BDO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025
Pass 9 Aug 2024
Pass 14 Aug 2023 57,255 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 57,216 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 57,176 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 57,196 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 570,616 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 56,974 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 569,794 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on brake discs

Fail 11 Apr 2017 569,790 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 569,211 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 569,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

rear brake excessively fluctuating 1 (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 1 (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 565,991 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 565,986 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 560,934 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 560,934 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,775 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 55,775 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,422 miles

Outer tail light not working offside

Rear brake lights not positioned the same either side

Unable to test some under bonnet items due to screwed down panels

Fail 22 Mar 2011 55,422 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Outer tail light not working offside

Rear brake lights not positioned the same either side

Unable to test some under bonnet items due to screwed down panels

Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,218 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 12,533 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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SN05 BDO is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SN05 BDO, 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 SN05 BDO registered?

SN05 BDO is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is SN05 BDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 BDO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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