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X111 RGO

2005 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,569 mi
Last recorded71,569 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX111 RGO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 71,569 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 71,285 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 70,715 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 70,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn trackrod end. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

hid headlamps on dip beam not as bright as they should be but not bad enough to fail.

Pass 7 May 2021 69,765 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 68,682 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 68,681 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 67,558 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2018 67,558 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 66,374 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 65,575 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 62,905 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 58,907 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)

Pass 14 May 2013 54,748 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 50,307 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 45,371 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,453 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,339 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 26,194 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,328 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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X111 RGO is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X111 RGO, 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 X111 RGO registered?

X111 RGO is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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