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AL05 TUS

2006 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,319 mi
Last recorded65,319 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL05 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 65,319 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 63,278 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 61,316 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 58,699 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 58,694 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 56,057 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 52,612 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 50,495 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 47,792 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 43,305 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 42,006 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 38,984 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 36,760 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,275 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 29,854 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 26,565 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 24,473 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 19,505 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 19,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 15,171 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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AL05 TUS 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 90%.

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 AL05 TUS, 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 AL05 TUS registered?

AL05 TUS is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is AL05 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL05 TUS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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