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OO04 LOT

2004 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,417 mi
Last recorded51,417 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO04 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 51,417 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 51,211 miles
Pass 31 May 2020 50,989 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 50,920 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,900 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,400 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 49,700 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 49,042 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,156 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 42,705 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,990 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,904 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,148 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,986 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Feb 2008 24,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Feb 2007 19,110 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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OO04 LOT is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OO04 LOT, 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 OO04 LOT registered?

OO04 LOT is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is OO04 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO04 LOT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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