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VX55 BOU

2005 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,336 mi
Last recorded38,336 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 BOU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,336 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 34,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,089 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 23,234 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 16,622 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 16,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 BOU is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BOU, 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 VX55 BOU?

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What year was VX55 BOU registered?

VX55 BOU is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is VX55 BOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX55 BOU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX55 BOU have outstanding finance?

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