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CS04 RDS

2009 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,216 mi
Last recorded37,216 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS04 RDS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 37,216 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 36,198 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 35,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2023 34,426 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 33,931 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 33,493 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 32,882 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 32,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 31,991 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 31,991 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 31,342 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 31,342 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,593 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 26,859 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 24,982 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 22,972 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,280 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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CS04 RDS is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 28,417 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 CS04 RDS, 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 17 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 CS04 RDS registered?

CS04 RDS is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is CS04 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CS04 RDS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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