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LJ54 JXB

2004 Lotus Elise

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,318 mi
Last recorded27,318 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 JXB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 27,318 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 26,435 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 26,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 24,645 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 23,852 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 21,778 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 21,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 16,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 16,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 9,634 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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LJ54 JXB is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ54 JXB, 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 LJ54 JXB registered?

LJ54 JXB is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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