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VX55 BOH

2005 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,944 mi
Last recorded55,944 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 BOH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,944 miles

Advise tracking

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Feb 2015 55,944 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Advise tracking

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2014 49,705 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 42,389 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 42,381 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,684 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 37,675 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine management light illuminated

Front & Rear brake discs badly corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 34,810 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,484 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 11,885 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 BOH is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BOH, 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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What year was VX55 BOH registered?

VX55 BOH is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is VX55 BOH safe to buy?

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