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L77 PMW

2004 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,085 mi
Last recorded27,085 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 PMW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 27,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2025 26,341 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 25,719 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and offside front tyres slightly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 25,250 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front across tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 25,029 miles

Parking brake operation feels tight to pull on

Pass 19 Dec 2020 24,380 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 23,957 miles

Engine coolant level is below the minimum mark

Rear brake pads are getting low on insides

Pass 12 Dec 2018 23,525 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 22,862 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting collar (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 21,709 miles

Rear brake application is slightly uneven

Pass 15 Dec 2015 21,109 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 20,384 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 18,894 miles

nearside front coil spring coil over upper mounting seat retainer slightly corroded/deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2012 18,284 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 16,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 16,077 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 14,968 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 13,768 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 12,167 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 10,654 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L77 PMW is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L77 PMW, 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 L77 PMW registered?

L77 PMW is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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