2005 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · R11 YAL
2005 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2005. Recorded mileage 15,973 miles. MOT valid until 04/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1796cc
R11 YAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 15,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R11 YAL Mileage History
- 05/09/202214,715 mi
- 13/10/202314,874 mi+159 mi
- 07/02/202515,638 mi+764 mi
- 01/04/202615,958 mi+320 mi
- 06/05/202615,973 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 343 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R11 YAL 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 (R11 YAL) between September 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 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: Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tyre face (5.2.3 (d) ”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tyre face (5.2.3 (d)”; “Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
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