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R111 SKB

2004 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

54,839 mi
Last recorded54,839 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 SKB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 54,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake poor efficency

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 54,838 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake poor efficency

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 54,431 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake poor, But passed roller test.

Fail 1 Oct 2024 54,431 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake poor, But passed roller test.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 53,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbed through protective outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 53,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 53,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 52,673 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 51,788 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 50,598 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 49,036 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,235 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 43,235 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 39,987 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 39,987 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail on outer section of tread

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 36,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads getting low

Fail 18 Sep 2014 36,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads getting low

Pass 11 Sep 2013 33,462 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 30,281 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 25,230 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,863 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,966 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,904 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 8,934 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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R111 SKB is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R111 SKB, 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 R111 SKB registered?

R111 SKB is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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