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AU54 FOH

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,547 mi
Last recorded61,547 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 FOH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 61,547 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads VERY close to safe limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 58,102 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 56,748 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 56,748 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2023 55,975 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 53,543 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 53,517 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 51,815 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 50,489 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 50,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,044 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 46,713 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 43,598 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 40,668 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 37,065 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 33,753 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 28,958 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 25,692 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 21,759 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 18,704 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 15,705 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 15,705 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 13,204 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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AU54 FOH is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AU54 FOH, 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 AU54 FOH registered?

AU54 FOH is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 December 2004.

Is AU54 FOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 FOH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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