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84,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
reverse lamps not working
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
reverse lamps not working
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Slight play from steering wheel
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements to small (0.1 (d))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all discs surface corrosion
front flexi brake pipes slightly deteriorated
front shockers corroded
front tyres wearing inner edge
nearside reg light dull
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
eml on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Hand brake effort poor
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wiper blade
all suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Hand brake effort poor
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wiper blade
all suspension components corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front springs corroded.
front windscreen washers poor.
front wipers poor.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front springs corroded.
front windscreen washers poor.
front wipers poor.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front springs corroded.
front washers poor.
front wiper poor.
n/s/f anti-roll bar link poor.
rear brake discs poor.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K2 BNF is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 K2 BNF, 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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K2 BNF is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 April 2004.
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