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WM05 AJX

2005 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,804 mi
Last recorded53,804 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 AJX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 53,804 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 53,124 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 52,543 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 52,406 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 52,038 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 51,886 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 51,531 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 50,908 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,072 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 50,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 49,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 47,866 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 46,371 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,020 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,370 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,037 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 36,796 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,796 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 31,878 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,271 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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WM05 AJX is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Yellow 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 WM05 AJX, 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 WM05 AJX registered?

WM05 AJX is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is WM05 AJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM05 AJX shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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