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AU55 FZT

2006 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

33,063 mi
Last recorded33,063 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 FZT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 33,063 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 32,756 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 32,384 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 32,009 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2022 31,385 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2021 30,776 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2020 30,320 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2019 26,660 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 29,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 27,559 miles

under trays fitted obscuring most parts

Pass 30 Jan 2017 26,098 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 24,474 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 23,358 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 22,165 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 19,027 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 16,214 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 14,398 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 12,741 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 11,481 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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AU55 FZT is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AU55 FZT, 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 AU55 FZT registered?

AU55 FZT is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 January 2006.

Is AU55 FZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 FZT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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