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WX05 KBF

2005 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

80,443 mi
Last recorded80,443 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 KBF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 80,443 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 80,438 miles

Emissions unable to be completed test unable to be completed due to engine cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 78,775 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 78,771 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to risk of vehicle overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 78,205 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 78,202 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emissions test stopped due to risk of vehicle overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 76,093 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 76,078 miles

Emissions not tested Aborted test procedure due to overheating during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Coolant loss (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 73,516 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust bolts corroded

Rear Undertray fitted unable to inspect

Fail 28 Jan 2021 73,516 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust bolts corroded

Rear Undertray fitted unable to inspect

Pass 3 Jan 2020 71,591 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 71,591 miles

Emissions not tested unable to hold revs and rev counter faulty. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 65,048 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 65,042 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Too small (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation when front brake imbalance is tested (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 59,560 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 59,553 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven Service brake (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both parking brakes (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 51,025 miles

Front Number plate is smaller than normal

Nearside Front Tyre showing wear on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn thin on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,604 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear brake application is slightly uneven

Front number plate is smaller than standard fitment

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 43,604 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear brake application is slightly uneven

Front number plate is smaller than standard fitment

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 35,594 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 35,087 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 35,087 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 33,574 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 32,511 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,842 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 27,823 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 27,823 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,498 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,393 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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WX05 KBF is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WX05 KBF, 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 WX05 KBF registered?

WX05 KBF is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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