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AU04 EKA

2004 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,187 mi
Last recorded41,187 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,187 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 40,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,353 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 32,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 29,204 miles

both rear brake disc rusty on inner surface

Pass 18 Dec 2007 27,508 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 22,590 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 EKA is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EKA, 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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How do I check the history of AU04 EKA?

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What year was AU04 EKA registered?

AU04 EKA is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is AU04 EKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 EKA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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