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L30 GMS

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,330 mi
Last recorded43,330 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 GMS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 43,330 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 40,845 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 38,690 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 36,937 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 34,060 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts have slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 7 Aug 2020 32,435 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 30,957 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 24,118 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 24,115 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect damage (0.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 16,678 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 16,678 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 15,863 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 13,006 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 13,006 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 12,973 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 12,966 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 12,671 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 11,811 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 9,219 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 6,835 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 3,646 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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L30 GMS is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L30 GMS, 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 L30 GMS registered?

L30 GMS is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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