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HER 7Y

2004 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

109,143 mi
Last recorded109,143 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHER 7Y
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 109,143 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four Coil Springs Are Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 107,837 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 107,749 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 107,747 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 107,607 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 106,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 106,090 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2021 102,367 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 100,693 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2019 95,495 miles

front number plate condition

nearside and offside rear tyres getting low

slight play in offside rack arm

Pass 12 Feb 2018 92,295 miles

f/r pads and discs condition

o/s/f inner wishbone rear bush wearing

track rod end dust covers condition

Pass 4 Feb 2017 89,554 miles

f no plate condition

Pass 23 Jan 2016 85,452 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 80,302 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 73,126 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2013 65,616 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 63,158 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,406 miles

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

both front brake disc inner faces slightly corroded

both rear brake disc faces slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 49,979 miles

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

all brake discs poor condition on inner edge.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 44,458 miles

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

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

under body covers fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2008 44,458 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2007 34,703 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 34,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HER 7Y is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HER 7Y, 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 HER 7Y registered?

HER 7Y is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is HER 7Y safe to buy?

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