2006 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · RY55 ACE
2006 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 23,860 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY55 ACE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/07/2026
- 23,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY55 ACE 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 2006 Lotus Elise (RY55 ACE) between April 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
RY55 ACE Mileage History
- 05/04/202322,076 mi
- 18/04/202322,081 mi+5 mi
- 19/04/202422,811 mi+730 mi
- 04/07/202523,578 mi+767 mi
- 09/07/202623,860 mi+282 mi
Average of roughly 547 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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