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2005 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · L10 UDE

L10 UDE

2005 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19/03/2005. Recorded mileage 51,738 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
LOTUS ELISE
Year / Origin
2005 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04/05/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
51,738 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/05/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1796cc

L10 UDE Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
  • 51,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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L10 UDE Mileage History

  1. 06/05/202551,738 mi
  2. 06/05/202551,738 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

L10 UDE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 16:58
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Lotus Elise (L10 UDE) between May 2025 and May 2025.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed major coolant leak from front of vehicle, unable to carry out emissions test. (8.2.1.2 ”; “Nearside Passenger's seat insecure one of the rear seat securing bolts missing. (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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