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WX55 BCK

2005 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

41,357 mi
Last recorded41,357 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 BCK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 41,357 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 40,967 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 40,285 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 39,658 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 39,263 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 39,263 miles

Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 38,822 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 38,668 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 38,127 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 37,687 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 34,522 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 37,053 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,047 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 32,332 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 28,772 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 21,963 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 15,322 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 5,856 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 4,594 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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WX55 BCK is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WX55 BCK, 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 WX55 BCK registered?

WX55 BCK is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is WX55 BCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX55 BCK 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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