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VX05 EKE

2005 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,827 mi
Last recorded63,827 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 EKE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 63,827 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,220 miles

Nearside Front TYRE DETERIORATING

Nearside Rear TYRE DETERIORATING

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 63,220 miles

Nearside Front TYRE DETERIORATING

Nearside Rear TYRE DETERIORATING

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,059 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,660 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,671 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,016 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 57,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

vehicle overheated on ramp advise to have fan checked

Pass 16 Feb 2012 55,413 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,736 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 38,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 38,653 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 27,921 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 18,798 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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VX05 EKE is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VX05 EKE, 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

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What year was VX05 EKE registered?

VX05 EKE is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is VX05 EKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 EKE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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