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AJ04 RED

2004 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,915 mi
Last recorded48,915 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 RED
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 48,915 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 48,783 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 48,352 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 48,349 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 47,960 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 46,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2021 45,367 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 45,367 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 44,535 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 44,534 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 43,201 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 43,108 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 42,952 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 42,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 42,644 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 42,410 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 42,168 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 41,836 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,348 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,735 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,208 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,945 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,402 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 27,125 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AJ04 RED is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ04 RED, 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 AJ04 RED registered?

AJ04 RED is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is AJ04 RED safe to buy?

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