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JB04 TER

2004 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

34,042 mi
Last recorded34,042 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB04 TER
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 34,042 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2025 33,256 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 32,198 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 32,193 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 31,471 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 30,368 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 29,576 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 28,862 miles

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

Rear brake disc inner surface corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2018 27,891 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 27,891 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 25,798 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 23,494 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 23,187 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 22,905 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 22,270 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 21,725 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 21,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 20,985 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 19,840 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,901 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 16,445 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 13,032 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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JB04 TER is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 JB04 TER, 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 JB04 TER registered?

JB04 TER is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 May 2004.

Is JB04 TER safe to buy?

The MOT history for JB04 TER shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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