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KX53 ORN

2004 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,062 mi
Last recorded72,062 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 ORN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 72,062 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 72,062 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 68,997 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 66,994 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 63,884 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 59,339 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 55,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 49,731 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,280 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 48,280 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 43,593 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 43,593 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 27,285 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 26,353 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 25,584 miles

advise scuff to osf lower spoiler

Pass 6 Dec 2010 24,172 miles

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

n/s/f track rod end seal slightly split

Pass 30 Nov 2009 19,828 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 19,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 13,718 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 9,926 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 6,525 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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KX53 ORN is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KX53 ORN, 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 KX53 ORN registered?

KX53 ORN is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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