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OU54 FKR

2004 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,453 mi
Last recorded69,453 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 FKR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 69,453 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 69,449 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 66,115 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 65,687 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 64,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 63,797 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 63,768 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 62,758 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 60,361 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 60,338 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 57,895 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 54,421 miles

All 4x road springs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2018 54,421 miles

All 4x road springs showing signs of corrosion

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 52,099 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 50,960 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 48,566 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 47,276 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,324 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 40,224 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 34,161 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,426 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 20,299 miles

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

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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OU54 FKR is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 OU54 FKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU54 FKR?

You can check the full history of OU54 FKR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OU54 FKR registered?

OU54 FKR is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is OU54 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU54 FKR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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