2005 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · MY52 CLP
2005 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 35,439 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MY52 CLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 35,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MY52 CLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Lotus Elise (MY52 CLP) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are 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: “Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
MY52 CLP Mileage History
- 06/07/202334,134 mi
- 15/07/202434,380 mi+246 mi
- 16/07/202534,825 mi+445 mi
- 16/07/202534,827 mi+2 mi
- 23/07/202635,439 mi+612 mi
Average of roughly 428 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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