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NK04 BNN

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,778 mi
Last recorded55,778 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK04 BNN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 55,778 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 53,250 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 51,873 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 51,873 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 51,776 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 50,948 miles

complete under body coverings

Fail 4 May 2019 50,948 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

complete under body coverings

Pass 10 Jul 2015 50,589 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 49,797 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2014 49,710 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2012 48,204 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 46,878 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 42,857 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,853 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 30,850 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 17,035 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 BNN is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NK04 BNN, 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 BNN registered?

NK04 BNN is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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