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LY04 NCH

2011 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,328 mi
Last recorded47,328 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Lotus Elise26,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 NCH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 47,328 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 46,934 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 45,915 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 44,050 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 42,915 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 39,858 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 29,059 miles

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Feb 2018 18,612 miles

n/s head light aim just on lowest limit

rear brake pads visually wearing slightly low

Pass 9 Mar 2017 6,027 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 5,856 miles

engine management light on

Pass 12 Feb 2015 5,718 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 5,716 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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LY04 NCH is a 2011 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 26,511 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 LY04 NCH, 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 15 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY04 NCH registered?

LY04 NCH is a 2011 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 November 2011.

Is LY04 NCH safe to buy?

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