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BX04 WDA

2004 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,083 mi
Last recorded29,083 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 WDA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 29,083 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 28,499 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 26,750 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 26,662 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 26,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 25,906 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 25,593 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 24,822 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 24,818 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 24,335 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 23,165 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 21,888 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 21,270 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 19,898 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 18,937 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 17,167 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 15,888 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 14,402 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 28 Jul 2008 11,871 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked at base but still readable

Pass 31 Jul 2007 9,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BX04 WDA is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BX04 WDA, 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 BX04 WDA registered?

BX04 WDA is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 April 2004.

Is BX04 WDA safe to buy?

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