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HF54 FMY

2004 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,173 mi
Last recorded22,173 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 FMY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2010 22,173 miles

surface corrosion on nearside front brake disc

surface corrosion on nearside rear brake disc

surface corrosion on offside front brake disc

surface corrosion on offside rear brake disc

Pass 6 Jan 2009 16,751 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 15,478 miles

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

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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HF54 FMY is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HF54 FMY, 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 HF54 FMY registered?

HF54 FMY is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 November 2004.

Is HF54 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF54 FMY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF54 FMY have outstanding finance?

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