MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,060 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
surface corrosion to all discs on inner edge
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
surface corrosion to all discs on inner edge
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VX05 ELC is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 ELC, 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 VX05 ELC?
You can check the full history of VX05 ELC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VX05 ELC registered?
VX05 ELC is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is VX05 ELC safe to buy?
The MOT history for VX05 ELC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VX05 ELC have outstanding finance?
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