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AE56 LXN

2006 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,865 mi
Last recorded37,865 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 LXN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 37,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 36,945 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 35,361 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 25 Jan 2021 33,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 31,716 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 30,988 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2018 30,353 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 29,522 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 27,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of underside.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 26,589 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 24,396 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 23,518 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 21,610 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2012 21,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 17,782 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 14,542 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 11,503 miles

unable to fully check the underside of vehicle due to fitment of under trays

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 LXN is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LXN, 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

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What year was AE56 LXN registered?

AE56 LXN is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AE56 LXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 LXN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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