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VX05 ELO

2005 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,885 mi
Last recorded66,885 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 66,885 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 65,614 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 64,971 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 63,936 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 62,708 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber damp

Pass 13 Jun 2019 54,877 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 39,396 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 24,825 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 14,006 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 14,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 13,191 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 12,034 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 11,732 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 16 May 2012 11,476 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2012 11,476 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 10,844 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 7,525 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 5,890 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 3,653 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 ELO is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ELO, 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 ELO?

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What year was VX05 ELO registered?

VX05 ELO is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is VX05 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 ELO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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