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AU04 EJG

2004 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,688 mi
Last recorded68,688 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 EJG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 68,688 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight play in steering rack or rack arms

Pass 24 Apr 2024 66,541 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 66,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 62,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside andoffside discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 61,148 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,631 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 56,803 miles

All four Tyre's showing signs of perishing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 56,803 miles

All four Tyre's showing signs of perishing

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 54,575 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 50,253 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under carrage

Fail 5 May 2017 50,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under carrage

Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,417 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 47,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 47,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,260 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on both inner edges

couldent test all brake pipes due to covers

Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,057 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,951 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyres wearung on inner edges & close to limits.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,877 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 EJG is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EJG, 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 EJG registered?

AU04 EJG is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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