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AL03 TUS

2004 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

55,500 mi
Last recorded55,500 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 55,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 52,585 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 50,172 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 47,753 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 45,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 42,864 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 41,537 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,375 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 39,372 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 37,752 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,595 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,594 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,143 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,708 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,497 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,235 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,510 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,129 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 16,189 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 15,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,150 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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AL03 TUS is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AL03 TUS, 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 AL03 TUS registered?

AL03 TUS is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is AL03 TUS safe to buy?

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