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AU53 MRX

2004 Lotus Elise

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,452 mi
Last recorded30,452 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 MRX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2016 30,452 miles

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)

eml on

Pass 24 Jun 2013 29,900 miles

all inner brake discs starting to get rusty

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre just over 2mm

o/s rear tyre just under 3mm

slight surface rust on front and rear suspension parts

Pass 6 May 2011 29,435 miles

n/s rear tyre at 3mm

o/s rear tyre at 3mm

wiper rubber required soon

Pass 3 Mar 2010 20,367 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,115 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 24,658 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 20,852 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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AU53 MRX is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MRX, 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 AU53 MRX registered?

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

Is AU53 MRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 MRX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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