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K4 HTM

2004 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

12,036 mi
Last recorded12,036 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 HTM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 12,036 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 12,018 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 11,989 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 11,913 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 11,830 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 11,727 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 11,678 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 11,555 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 11,243 miles

Front wiper blade smeary

Pass 8 Aug 2016 8,877 miles

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

nsr and osr metal brake pipe slight corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 7,075 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 6,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 5,893 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 5,128 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 4,376 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 3,467 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 2,572 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 1,584 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2007 350 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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K4 HTM is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Red 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 K4 HTM, 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 K4 HTM registered?

K4 HTM is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is K4 HTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K4 HTM 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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