2005 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · RX05 HNK
2005 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 62,597 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX05 HNK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 62,597 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.
RX05 HNK 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 (RX05 HNK) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RX05 HNK Mileage History
- 18/01/202356,017 mi
- 20/01/202356,027 mi+10 mi
- 18/01/202458,060 mi+2,033 mi
- 16/01/202560,314 mi+2,254 mi
- 13/01/202662,597 mi+2,283 mi
Average of roughly 2,203 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Lotus Lotus Elise S2 (Toyota-engined)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Toe Link Wear/FailureSerious
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- 2ZZ-GE Oil Starvation on TrackSerious
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