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NK54 UCC

2004 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,442 mi
Last recorded41,442 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 UCC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 41,442 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 41,442 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users caliper/brake hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres starting to crack between treads and slight uneven wear.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 41,021 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 39,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front suspension arms have surface corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2015 39,804 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front suspension arms have surface corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2014 39,328 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 38,226 miles

front suspension has surface corrosion

nearside rear brake disc outer face worn

offside rear brake disc inner face worn

offside rear coolant pipe leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2012 36,108 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 35,222 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 35,222 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 34,017 miles

Rear brake disc's contaminated inside surface

Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,745 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear no plates have lotus logo in the centre of them

Fail 5 Nov 2009 31,745 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear no plates have lotus logo in the centre of them

Pass 11 Nov 2008 27,248 miles

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

underbody tray is covering all of underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2007 24,826 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to view under side of car due to covers

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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NK54 UCC is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NK54 UCC, 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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NK54 UCC is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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