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AU53 KCE

2004 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,375 mi
Last recorded28,375 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 KCE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 28,375 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 28,375 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 27,451 miles

Brake discs all round getting rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 27,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake discs all round getting rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,326 miles

Both of the front tyres on the wear bars and outer edges worn but cannot fail as situated on a raised tread type pattern, However Need replacing NOW.

Brakes all round in poor condition.

Offside front indicator held in with tape but secure at the time of the test.

Windscreen has a chip in the swept area.

Windscreen wiper out of shape but still clears screen.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 18,440 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 18,440 miles

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear tyres low on tread

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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AU53 KCE is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KCE, 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 KCE registered?

AU53 KCE is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is AU53 KCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 KCE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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