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NJ04 HVX

2004 Lotus Elise

Cream Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,473 mi
Last recorded52,473 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 HVX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 52,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 51,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2019 51,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 50,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2018 50,229 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 49,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 May 2017 49,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2016 48,105 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 47,163 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 43,709 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,212 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 39,149 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2012 37,109 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2011 26,955 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 18,839 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 14,465 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 13,462 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 12,042 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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NJ04 HVX is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Cream with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NJ04 HVX, 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 NJ04 HVX registered?

NJ04 HVX is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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