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WA56 FXO

2006 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,889 mi
Last recorded75,889 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA56 FXO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 75,889 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 71,933 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 68,349 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 66,695 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 62,163 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 62,163 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 54,694 miles

Undertrays fitted throughout

Pass 6 Dec 2016 43,478 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

engine management light on dash

under trays preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2015 35,138 miles

handbrake at limits of acceptable imbalance

Pass 18 Nov 2014 26,890 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

stone chip's to windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2013 25,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 25,311 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Coolant leak

Coolant leak is from radiator area.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 22,096 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 17,118 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 12,243 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 10,554 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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WA56 FXO is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 31,115 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 WA56 FXO, 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 20 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA56 FXO registered?

WA56 FXO is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is WA56 FXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA56 FXO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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