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ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2005 Lotus Elise Petrol 1796cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 70,308 miles on the clock, averaging 3,886 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for OU55 BWD
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 70,308 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,586 |
| Average per year | 3,886 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU55 BWD |
| Make | Lotus |
| Model | Elise |
| Colour | Purple |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About OU55 BWD
What car is OU55 BWD?
OU55 BWD is an purple Lotus Elise, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.
What is the mileage of OU55 BWD?
The last recorded mileage for OU55 BWD was 70,308 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU55 BWD passed its MOT?
OU55 BWD has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2025.
Is OU55 BWD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU55 BWD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is OU55 BWD?
OU55 BWD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.