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AU54 LFD

2004 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,089 mi
Last recorded48,089 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 LFD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 48,089 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 47,933 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 47,933 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 46,110 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 46,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 44,975 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 44,366 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 spring corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 43,327 miles

Coil spring corroded All four spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 42,455 miles

n/s rear brake disc inner face corroded

o\s front brake disc inner face slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 41,476 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 38,986 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 35,180 miles

under tray covering complete underside of vehicle restricting access to inspect some components.

Pass 20 May 2016 31,195 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 26,990 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 26,134 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 24,962 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 24,135 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 21,948 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)

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 48,517 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 8,306 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 LFD is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AU54 LFD, 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 AU54 LFD registered?

AU54 LFD is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is AU54 LFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 LFD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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