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HF04 GUX

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,759 mi
Last recorded62,759 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 GUX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 62,759 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 60,886 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 58,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield corroded

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

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2023 58,950 miles

Brake cable damaged outer sleeving damaged corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield corroded

Nearside Rear under shield panel bolt loose

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

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 55,516 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake n/s & o/s corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 51,933 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded / deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower corner damaged

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 50,690 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lightly tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 47,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front bumper accident damage

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorating slightly affecting beam pattern

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

handbrake cable outer sleeving deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2018 43,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 43,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 40,541 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 37,442 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,741 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,999 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 28,864 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,055 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 21,713 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 19,054 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 15,483 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 14,561 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 13,164 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,040 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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HF04 GUX is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HF04 GUX, 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 GUX registered?

HF04 GUX is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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The MOT history for HF04 GUX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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