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VX55 BND

2005 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,005 mi
Last recorded51,005 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 BND
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2023 51,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Oct 2022 50,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 18 Aug 2022 50,016 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Snapped at calliper (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative No effort recorded at either wheel for handbrake (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted obscuring view of underside

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 44,329 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Aug 2020 39,178 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 38,975 miles

vehicles underside components covered with an under tray

Pass 22 Aug 2017 37,753 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,595 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 34,232 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 33,440 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 31,931 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 28,366 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 22,283 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 18,050 miles

inspection reduced on few components due to having under body cover during time of test

Pass 4 Dec 2009 13,093 miles

could not see alot of components due to underbody of vehicle covered

Fail 3 Dec 2009 13,086 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

could not see alot of components due to underbody of vehicle covered

Pass 18 Nov 2008 8,320 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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VX55 BND is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VX55 BND, 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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VX55 BND is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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