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L19 JWM

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,500 mi
Last recorded29,500 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 JWM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 29,500 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 29,334 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 29,233 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 29,123 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 29,007 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 28,828 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 28,465 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 26,152 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 25,914 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 25,564 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 25,303 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 25,137 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 24,528 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 24,528 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 23,680 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,613 miles

EM light on

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,631 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 18,141 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 15,361 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 11,864 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 8,674 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 8,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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L19 JWM is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L19 JWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L19 JWM registered?

L19 JWM is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is L19 JWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L19 JWM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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