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BC05 PHY

2015 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,086 mi
Last recorded26,086 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2015 Lotus Elise16,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 PHY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 26,086 miles

o/s and n/s front suspension top mountings repaired by welding

Pass 7 Oct 2020 20,117 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 19,588 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 19,588 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 17,621 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 17,486 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 15,802 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 15,128 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 12,241 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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BC05 PHY is a 2015 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2015 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 16,318 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 BC05 PHY, 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 11 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BC05 PHY registered?

BC05 PHY is a 2015 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 June 2015.

Is BC05 PHY safe to buy?

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