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FN53 HHJ

2004 Lotus Elise

Multi-colour Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,247 mi
Last recorded40,247 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 HHJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 40,247 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 39,723 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 38,676 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 37,354 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2022 36,117 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 35,063 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 32,947 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 32,156 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 30,447 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 20 Apr 2017 30,447 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,167 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 29,162 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,818 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 25,820 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,033 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,241 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,196 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 11,704 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 7,578 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 3,306 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,726 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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FN53 HHJ is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Multi-colour 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 FN53 HHJ, 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.

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What year was FN53 HHJ registered?

FN53 HHJ is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is FN53 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN53 HHJ 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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