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N321 HAL

2004 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,308 mi
Last recorded42,308 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN321 HAL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 42,308 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 40,524 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 39,311 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 37,381 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 35,997 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 34,392 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 34,342 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 34,342 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 34,105 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 34,089 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 34,071 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 32,786 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 31,138 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF/NSF coil spring stops/stays corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 30,646 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 29,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 29,721 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,480 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,368 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 26,368 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,344 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,205 miles

front and rear discs look worn and slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,320 miles

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

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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N321 HAL is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N321 HAL, 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 N321 HAL registered?

N321 HAL is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is N321 HAL safe to buy?

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