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L17 OPM

2004 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,193 mi
Last recorded48,193 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 OPM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 48,193 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 47,476 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 47,306 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 46,430 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 45,808 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 44,839 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 44,080 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 43,741 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 41,036 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,737 miles

n/s indicator side repeater lens missing

Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,324 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,094 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 29,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,397 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn close to wear markers

Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,136 miles

all 4 brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Jan 2010 22,467 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,782 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate starting to fade

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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L17 OPM is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L17 OPM, 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 L17 OPM registered?

L17 OPM is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is L17 OPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 OPM shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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