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GA53 ZAA

2004 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

35,488 mi
Last recorded35,488 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA53 ZAA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2015 35,488 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 35,488 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 35,141 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 34,457 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 34,457 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 32,209 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 May 2012 32,209 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 29,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 28,539 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 24,768 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 19,432 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 19,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 17,042 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 17,042 miles

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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GA53 ZAA is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GA53 ZAA, 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 GA53 ZAA registered?

GA53 ZAA is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is GA53 ZAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GA53 ZAA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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