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OU04 VVS

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,440 mi
Last recorded31,440 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 VVS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,440 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 31,402 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,220 miles

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

surface rust rear discs

Pass 18 Feb 2010 26,260 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 19,807 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 15,905 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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OU04 VVS is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 OU04 VVS, 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 OU04 VVS registered?

OU04 VVS is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 August 2004.

Is OU04 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU04 VVS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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