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AU04 EJZ

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

46,289 mi
Last recorded46,289 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 46,289 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 46,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 46,180 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 43,640 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 66,014 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,245 miles

all suspension springs corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2021 65,245 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all suspension springs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 64,330 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 63,797 miles

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

Offside handbrake cable starting to split

Pass 14 Jul 2017 60,730 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,486 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,495 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 53,761 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 52,088 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,156 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front spot lamp not working

Fail 8 Jun 2012 51,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front spot lamp not working

Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,629 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 48,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,634 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,973 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,627 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 26,977 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 EJZ is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 EJZ, 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 EJZ registered?

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

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