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W111 MPH

2005 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,274 mi
Last recorded32,274 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW111 MPH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 32,274 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 31,018 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 30,397 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 30,086 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 29,774 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 29,390 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 29,146 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 28,823 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 28,504 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 28,239 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 28,239 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 27,867 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 27,410 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 26,828 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 26,828 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,090 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 25,401 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 22,879 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,828 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 29 Oct 2008 16,344 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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W111 MPH is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W111 MPH, 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 W111 MPH registered?

W111 MPH is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is W111 MPH safe to buy?

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