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AU54 OPC

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,450 mi
Last recorded73,450 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 73,450 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 73,255 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 72,863 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 72,321 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 71,740 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 70,561 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 69,560 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 67,966 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 66,488 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 64,411 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 61,644 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,784 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2014 59,784 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,043 miles

engine man light on

front disc corroded and worn

Pass 25 Jun 2013 56,939 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 55,712 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 55,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,618 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 51,618 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 35,081 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 35,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 22,384 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 OPC is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OPC, 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

How do I check the history of AU54 OPC?

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What year was AU54 OPC registered?

AU54 OPC is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AU54 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 OPC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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