MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened drop link hag got excess play (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both front (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm 175/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear corroding (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded both front in areas (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp aim too far to the left both front (1.8)
Steering rack gaiter split both front (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm 175/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear corroding (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded both front in areas (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear road wheels have different offset's, so the offside tyre is close to the inner body of the vehicle!
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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YJ05 WZR is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 YJ05 WZR, 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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YJ05 WZR is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 April 2005.
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