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WX05 OUJ

2005 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,186 mi
Last recorded44,186 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 OUJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 44,186 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 44,186 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 41,819 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 38,486 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 32,108 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

gaiter leaking on o.s.f lower ball joint

Pass 14 Jul 2010 32,108 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

gaiter leaking on o.s.f lower ball joint

Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,244 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 27,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 21,870 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre has nail

Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,870 miles

nearside rear tyre has nail

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 OUJ is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX05 OUJ registered?

WX05 OUJ is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is WX05 OUJ safe to buy?

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