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SN05 BAU

2005 Lotus Elise · Petrol · 1796cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 27,927 miles on the clock, averaging 613 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SN05 BAU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
27,927
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
613

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading27,927 miles
Reading date
Miles last year841
Average per year613
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN05 BAU 17k20k22k25k28k '08'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage27,927 miles
Since last MOT+841 miles
PASS
Mileage27,086 miles
Since last MOT+854 miles
PASS
Mileage26,232 miles
Since last MOT+1,854 miles
PASS
Mileage24,378 miles
Since last MOT+154 miles
PASS
Mileage24,224 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
PASS
Mileage24,128 miles
Since last MOT+203 miles
PASS
Mileage23,925 miles
Since last MOT+340 miles
PASS
Mileage23,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,585 miles
Since last MOT+256 miles
PASS
Mileage23,329 miles
Since last MOT+763 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,566 miles
Since last MOT+584 miles
PASS
Mileage21,982 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,982 miles
Since last MOT+413 miles
PASS
Mileage21,569 miles
Since last MOT+444 miles
PASS
Mileage21,125 miles
Since last MOT+750 miles
PASS
Mileage20,375 miles
Since last MOT+1,196 miles
PASS
Mileage19,179 miles
Since last MOT+874 miles
PASS
Mileage18,305 miles
Since last MOT+1,478 miles
PASS
Mileage16,827 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 BAU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SN05 BAU

What car is SN05 BAU?

SN05 BAU is an red Lotus Elise, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SN05 BAU?

The last recorded mileage for SN05 BAU was 27,927 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN05 BAU passed its MOT?

SN05 BAU has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Apr 2026.

Is SN05 BAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN05 BAU 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 SN05 BAU?

SN05 BAU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.