MOT Status
ValidMileage
80,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust heat shields loose
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
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))
Front washers poor
Nearside Front headlamp aim close to upper limit
Offside Front headlamp aim close to upper limit
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
Nail in offside rear tyre
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Wipers poor.
front tyres worn on inner edges
both front tyres 2.0 mm on inside edges
n/s rear tyre 2.0 mm
o/s rear tyre 2.5 mm
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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