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JD52 LOT

2004 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

25,319 mi
Last recorded25,319 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD52 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 25,319 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 25,230 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 25,151 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 24,989 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 24,850 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 24,725 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 24,594 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 24,240 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 23,750 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,564 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 21,854 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 21,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 20,936 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 20,671 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 18,712 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 15,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Undertray fitted to underneath of vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2009 11,986 miles

both rear tyres at 3.5 mm

Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,187 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 8,812 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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JD52 LOT is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 JD52 LOT, 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 JD52 LOT registered?

JD52 LOT is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is JD52 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for JD52 LOT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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