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PN04 XUC

2004 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

68,391 mi
Last recorded68,391 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN04 XUC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 68,391 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 67,059 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 64,348 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 63,526 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 61,175 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 59,903 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 58,564 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 56,430 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to wear indicators

Pass 14 Aug 2018 52,971 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 49,436 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 45,928 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 44,546 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 43,247 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 41,467 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 39,625 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,147 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,762 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 32,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 32,550 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,981 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 20,494 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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PN04 XUC is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 PN04 XUC, 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 PN04 XUC registered?

PN04 XUC is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 May 2004.

Is PN04 XUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN04 XUC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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