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AE56 LXM

2006 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,122 mi
Last recorded80,122 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 LXM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 80,122 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 79,235 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 79,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2024 78,567 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 8 Apr 2024 78,554 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 27 Mar 2023 77,239 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 76,633 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 75,958 miles

Front washers poor

Nearside Front headlamp aim close to upper limit

Offside Front headlamp aim close to upper limit

Pass 28 Mar 2020 75,183 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 73,845 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 73,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 3 Oct 2017 71,436 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 68,977 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 67,001 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,236 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers poor.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,977 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,067 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,486 miles

both front tyres 2.0 mm on inside edges

n/s rear tyre 2.0 mm

o/s rear tyre 2.5 mm

Pass 19 Sep 2009 31,372 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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AE56 LXM is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 31,115 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE56 LXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE56 LXM?

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What year was AE56 LXM registered?

AE56 LXM is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 October 2006.

Is AE56 LXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 LXM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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