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3 KEP

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,805 mi
Last recorded46,805 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 KEP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 46,805 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 46,805 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 46,799 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 46,712 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 46,435 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 46,280 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 46,088 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 45,666 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 44,327 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 43,167 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 43,167 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 37,268 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 31,264 miles

nearside rear shock just starting to leak

rear discs worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Apr 2010 31,264 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

nearside rear shock just starting to leak

rear discs worn on inner edges

Pass 6 May 2009 25,167 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,161 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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3 KEP is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 3 KEP, 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 3 KEP registered?

3 KEP is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is 3 KEP safe to buy?

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