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JH03 SON

2004 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,924 mi
Last recorded43,924 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH03 SON
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 43,924 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 42,422 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 41,123 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2023 39,948 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 38,442 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 37,172 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 35,939 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 33,871 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 31,462 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 30,872 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 29,332 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 27,867 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 26,313 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 25,144 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 23,920 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 22,098 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 20,993 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 19,401 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 17,926 miles

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

both rear tyres are wearing heavily on the outer edge

nearside front tyre is wearing heavily on the outer edge

Pass 18 May 2007 13,938 miles

vehicle underbody covered with shielding

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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JH03 SON is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 JH03 SON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JH03 SON registered?

JH03 SON is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is JH03 SON safe to buy?

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Does JH03 SON have outstanding finance?

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