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WX55 DNN

2005 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,486 mi
Last recorded32,486 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 32,486 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 32,437 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 31,361 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 29,424 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 29,424 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 29,394 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 28,015 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 26,444 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 25,785 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 25,530 miles

Age related cracks to both front tyres

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 25,530 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Age related cracks to both front tyres

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 25,429 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 25,106 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 24,886 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 24,487 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,043 miles

both front tyre treads low on edges

Fail 8 Apr 2011 23,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 18,774 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 18,771 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 13,439 miles

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)

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 DNN is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WX55 DNN, 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 WX55 DNN registered?

WX55 DNN is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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