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NK04 BMV

2004 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,364 mi
Last recorded56,364 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK04 BMV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 56,364 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 54,624 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 54,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 52,431 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 50,188 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted preventing full visual inspection on some components

Wiper slightly smearing

Pass 6 Oct 2016 46,937 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 40,487 miles

Both front tyres heavily perished in tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2014 32,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 21,273 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,022 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 11,672 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 11,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 9,624 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 7,425 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 6,807 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 5,878 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 3,786 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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NK04 BMV is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NK04 BMV, 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 NK04 BMV registered?

NK04 BMV is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 May 2004.

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