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HF04 GRU

2004 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

937 mi
Last recorded937 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 GRU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2023 937 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 797 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 703 miles

Brake fluid reservoir not visible due to body work

Fail 18 Jul 2020 694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid reservoir not visible due to body work

Pass 2 Jul 2019 452 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 42,776 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 42,309 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 41,398 miles

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

o/s/r tyre deep cut on outer wall

Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,998 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 36,711 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 33,396 miles

WIPER WORN .

Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,866 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 28,866 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 24,962 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,399 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 20,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 13,246 miles

passenger door mirror glass missing

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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HF04 GRU is a 2004 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 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 HF04 GRU, 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 HF04 GRU registered?

HF04 GRU is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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