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PN04 XUG

2004 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,488 mi
Last recorded86,488 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2016 86,488 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,820 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 80,985 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 76,001 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 70,365 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 62,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,161 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 49,433 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,007 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 27,440 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 XUG is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XUG, 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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PN04 XUG is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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