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SN05 BDE

2005 Lotus Elise · Petrol · 1796cc

Yellow Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourYellow
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 5 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 31,846 miles on the clock, averaging 5,123 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SN05 BDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
31,846
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2008
100%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
5,123

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading31,846 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,782
Average per year5,123
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SN05 BDE 13k17k22k27k32k '08'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage31,846 miles
Since last MOT+3,782 miles
PASS
Mileage28,064 miles
Since last MOT+3,824 miles
PASS
Mileage24,240 miles
Since last MOT+6,710 miles
PASS
Mileage17,530 miles
Since last MOT+4,869 miles
PASS
Mileage12,661 miles
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Vehicle Details

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

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About SN05 BDE

What car is SN05 BDE?

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

What is the mileage of SN05 BDE?

The last recorded mileage for SN05 BDE was 31,846 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN05 BDE passed its MOT?

SN05 BDE has had 5 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (5 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2012.

Is SN05 BDE ULEZ compliant?

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

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