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M21 MPV

2004 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,347 mi
Last recorded53,347 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 MPV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 53,347 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 43,974 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 33,503 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 32,607 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 31,925 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cables chafing on support brackets (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 31,423 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 30,467 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 30,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 29,154 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake , inner pads very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 27,123 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 25,563 miles

Engine management light on dash.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 24,431 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

handbrake cable rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2013 23,278 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 22,226 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Oct 2011 20,825 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 19,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn

Pass 11 Nov 2009 17,751 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 12,285 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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M21 MPV is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M21 MPV, 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 M21 MPV registered?

M21 MPV is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is M21 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M21 MPV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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