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102 LL

2004 Lotus Elise

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

36,101 mi
Last recorded36,101 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration102 LL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 36,101 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 33,540 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 33,455 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 33,256 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 33,036 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 32,025 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 31,692 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 31,317 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 30,557 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 29,750 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,384 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 29,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 26,589 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,090 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 25,956 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 24,393 miles

unable to see all underbody components due to trays and shields

Pass 12 Jun 2010 22,823 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 20,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 18,148 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 14,837 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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102 LL is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 34,392 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 102 LL, 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 22 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 102 LL registered?

102 LL is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 June 2004.

Is 102 LL safe to buy?

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