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BEN 176V

2004 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,465 mi
Last recorded59,465 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEN 176V
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 59,465 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 59,094 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 58,685 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 58,207 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 57,596 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 56,886 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 56,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 56,585 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 56,464 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 56,379 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,073 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 discs corroded due to lack ov use

Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,865 miles

all 4 brake discs corroced due to lack ov use

Pass 21 Mar 2014 55,178 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,278 miles

all brake discs in poor condition ?/rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,992 miles

Rear brake discs are very rusty but meet efficiency criteria

Pass 8 Jan 2010 48,668 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 48,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 42,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BEN 176V is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BEN 176V, 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 BEN 176V registered?

BEN 176V is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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The MOT history for BEN 176V shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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