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T700 YNE

2005 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

48,830 mi
Last recorded48,830 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT700 YNE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 48,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 48,314 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 48,073 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 47,820 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 47,271 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 46,872 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 46,620 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 46,499 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 45,845 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 45,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 45,180 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 45,178 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 44,538 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 43,949 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 43,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front wiper poor

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSF Mainbeam very high

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 43,225 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,576 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,499 miles

Both front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Cooling fan mountings corroded through, fan loose

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate damaged

Front wiper smearing

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front indicator lens slightly loose

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside brake only working 50% of nearside effort

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

Various stone chips to front windscreen

Fail 30 Sep 2011 41,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Cooling fan mountings corroded through, fan loose

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front registration plate damaged

Front wiper smearing

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front indicator lens slightly loose

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside brake only working 50% of nearside effort

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

Various stone chips to front windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2010 40,526 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,430 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,476 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 32,432 miles

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

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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T700 YNE is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Blue 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 T700 YNE, 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 T700 YNE registered?

T700 YNE is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is T700 YNE safe to buy?

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