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L5 NWN

2004 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,904 mi
Last recorded64,904 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 NWN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 64,904 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 64,884 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 64,737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 64,631 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 64,474 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 64,206 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 63,688 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 63,303 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 62,595 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 61,797 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing at time of test

number plate characters are of a chequered design

Pass 2 Aug 2016 60,829 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 59,652 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nsr tyre ON MOT LIMIT! osr tyre close to MOT LIMIT.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 57,868 miles

brake discs deteriorating on inner surfaces.nsr tyre wearing low!

Fail 24 Jul 2014 57,861 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake discs deteriorating on inner surfaces.nsr tyre wearing low!

Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,813 miles

flexi type fuel cap fitted [screw type]

no` plate figures are of a chequred design!

rear inner brake pads appear to be getting low [req`s wheel removal to inspect].

Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,084 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 51,214 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,577 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 35,959 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

body undercovers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,192 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 29,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 22,907 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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L5 NWN is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Red 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 L5 NWN, 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 L5 NWN registered?

L5 NWN is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is L5 NWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 NWN 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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