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AU04 BYY

2004 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,984 mi
Last recorded92,984 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 BYY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 92,984 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 92,984 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 92,163 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 90,786 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 88,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 88,974 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 82,834 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 80,853 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 63,983 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

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

all discs rusted

Fail 7 Jul 2010 63,983 miles

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

all discs rusted

Pass 9 Feb 2009 54,624 miles

front discs slightly pitted

n/s/f brake discs warped

o/s/f brake disc warped

rear discs surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2008 38,183 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,041 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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AU04 BYY is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU04 BYY, 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 AU04 BYY registered?

AU04 BYY is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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