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AU04 EFA

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,388 mi
Last recorded48,388 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 EFA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 48,388 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 48,116 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 43,801 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 40,001 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 36,811 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 35,793 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 31,115 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 24,707 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 24,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 24,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 112 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 EFA is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU04 EFA?

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What year was AU04 EFA registered?

AU04 EFA is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AU04 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 EFA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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