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V23 BAY

2005 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,696 mi
Last recorded91,696 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV23 BAY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 91,696 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 90,914 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 90,544 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 90,361 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 90,355 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 90,261 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 90,261 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 89,303 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 89,303 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 87,634 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,415 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 85,974 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 85,031 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 85,031 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,980 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,823 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 79,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,333 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,595 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 45,343 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,666 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,323 miles

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

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

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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V23 BAY is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V23 BAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V23 BAY?

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What year was V23 BAY registered?

V23 BAY is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is V23 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V23 BAY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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