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JL54 SRL

2004 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,898 mi
Last recorded18,898 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL54 SRL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 18,898 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 18,776 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 18,095 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 17,992 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits limits 0,30 reading 0,68 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits limits 0.50 reading 0.60 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 16,757 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 16,306 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 15,398 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 15,179 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 14,837 miles

undertrays fitted to car so not all ietms checked as cant be seen.

Pass 19 Oct 2017 13,539 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 13,502 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 12,776 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 12,594 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 11,744 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 10,697 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 9,981 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 8,729 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 6,737 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE FULLY DUE TO FITTMENT OF UNDER TRAYS

Fail 29 Apr 2009 6,737 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

UNABLE TO CHECK UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE FULLY DUE TO FITTMENT OF UNDER TRAYS

Pass 18 Apr 2008 4,815 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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JL54 SRL is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JL54 SRL, 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

How do I check the history of JL54 SRL?

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What year was JL54 SRL registered?

JL54 SRL is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is JL54 SRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for JL54 SRL shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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