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GN54 FWD

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,606 mi
Last recorded58,606 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 FWD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 58,606 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 55,434 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 53,201 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 51,552 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 50,337 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 49,323 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 45,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,974 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 38,871 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 33,474 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,250 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 28,966 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 28,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Oct 2012 27,823 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 27,823 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 25,572 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 23,232 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 18,036 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 12,371 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 12,363 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 6,150 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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GN54 FWD 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 GN54 FWD, 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

How do I check the history of GN54 FWD?

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What year was GN54 FWD registered?

GN54 FWD is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is GN54 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN54 FWD 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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