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J100 DAE

2004 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

54,200 mi
Last recorded54,200 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 DAE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 54,200 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 52,384 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 50,504 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 49,386 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 48,350 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 47,595 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 47,250 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 33,230 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 40,048 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 35,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 31,550 miles

Under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 31,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 26,955 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 17,660 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 16,934 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 14,200 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 13,345 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 11,628 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge and slight cracking to tread

n/s/r tyre worn low on edges and 3mm in tread

o/s/f tyre wear to outer edge and slight cracking to tread

o/s/r tyre wear to edges and 3.5mm in tread

smear from wiper

Pass 19 Aug 2008 9,417 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 8,148 miles

BRAKE PADS N/S/F APPROX 80% WORN

REAR TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGE

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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J100 DAE is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J100 DAE, 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 J100 DAE registered?

J100 DAE is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is J100 DAE safe to buy?

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