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AU06 CTZ

2006 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,107 mi
Last recorded102,107 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 CTZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 102,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 101,983 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 86,238 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 75,582 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 58,945 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn heavily

both rear brake discs worn heavily

Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,039 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 42,039 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,680 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,448 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 17,403 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 15,577 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 15,558 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 11,101 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 11,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AU06 CTZ is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AU06 CTZ, 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 AU06 CTZ registered?

AU06 CTZ is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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