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BC06 ABC

2006 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

36,895 mi
Last recorded36,895 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC06 ABC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 36,895 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2025 35,662 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2024 34,506 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 33,467 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 32,876 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 32,730 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 31,866 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 31,035 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 30,443 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 28,874 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2016 28,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake discs corroded front and rear inner surface

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 27,273 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 25,475 miles

all brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2013 24,249 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 19,555 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 15,309 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 10,936 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 5,839 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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BC06 ABC is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,794cc 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 BC06 ABC, 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 BC06 ABC registered?

BC06 ABC is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 July 2006.

Is BC06 ABC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC06 ABC 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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