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C6 GHO

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,220 mi
Last recorded39,220 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 GHO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 39,220 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 35,193 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 30,060 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 24,501 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 24,437 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 24,421 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 24,406 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 24,354 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 24,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2017 24,229 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 30 Apr 2016 23,573 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 23,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 22,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 22,388 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 21,500 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 20,688 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 19,608 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 18,519 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 17,845 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,931 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 13,982 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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C6 GHO is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue 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 C6 GHO, 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 C6 GHO registered?

C6 GHO is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is C6 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 GHO 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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