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WH05 LTS

2006 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

25,293 mi
Last recorded25,293 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 LTS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 25,293 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 21,519 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 21,502 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 21,307 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 21,148 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 21,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2020 20,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone ball joint gaiter has small split

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 20,731 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 20,731 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 19,763 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 16,991 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 11,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 7,282 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 3,006 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 6,117 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 5,825 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 8,641 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 5,889 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 5,123 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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WH05 LTS is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WH05 LTS, 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 WH05 LTS registered?

WH05 LTS is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is WH05 LTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH05 LTS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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