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WX56 HND

2006 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,165 mi
Last recorded26,165 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 HND
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 26,165 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 26,143 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 26,107 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 26,062 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 25,902 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 25,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to LEGAL LIMIT in centre of tread. 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm in centre of tread. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 24,799 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 23,941 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 23,584 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 21,120 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 21,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 19,357 miles

Front pads and discs getting low.

Front wiper slightly smears.

Ns side repeater close to becoming insecure.

Nsf arch liner damaged.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 13,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 9,607 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 8,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 8,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 6,770 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2013 6,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2012 4,221 miles

Small cut to N/S/R tyre.

Exhaust heat shields corroding.

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 12,689 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 11,000 miles

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

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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WX56 HND is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 31,115 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 WX56 HND, 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 20 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 WX56 HND registered?

WX56 HND is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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