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KJ52 GAZ

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,467 mi
Last recorded79,467 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ52 GAZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 79,467 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 78,605 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 78,180 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 77,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 71,714 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 71,564 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres an worn on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 71,564 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres an worn on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 71,418 miles

both front tyres just legal

rear brake pads

Pass 1 Nov 2018 71,039 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES JUST LEGAL

Pass 8 Nov 2017 70,285 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 69,500 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,504 miles

both rear tyres low tread

handbrake brake could do with adjustment

Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,971 miles

Back brake are getting low

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,191 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 60,822 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,729 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 50,402 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,403 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 33,602 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 25,346 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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KJ52 GAZ is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue 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 KJ52 GAZ, 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 KJ52 GAZ registered?

KJ52 GAZ is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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