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AU04 EFC

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,897 mi
Last recorded54,897 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 54,897 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 52,809 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 52,392 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 47,425 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 44,790 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 44,787 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 42,751 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 37,643 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 35,405 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 35,383 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 33,894 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 31,806 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,784 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 EFC is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AU04 EFC, 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

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What year was AU04 EFC registered?

AU04 EFC is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is AU04 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 EFC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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