MOT Status
ValidMileage
46,796 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower 1 out of 4 main beam lamps not working
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower 1 out of 4 main beam lamps not working
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AU53 KAE is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 AU53 KAE, 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 AU53 KAE registered?
AU53 KAE is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 January 2004.
Is AU53 KAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for AU53 KAE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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