MOT Status
ValidMileage
104,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed vehicle getting too hot (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) border line ()
Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened border line (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) border line ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
parking brake performance poor
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
handbrake cable's in poor condition
n/s/f & n/s/r tyre's worn
under tray's fitted
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
slight play in rack joints
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AU04 EJJ is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 EJJ, 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 EJJ registered?
AU04 EJJ is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 March 2004.
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