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RK04 AYX

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,044 mi
Last recorded67,044 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 AYX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 67,044 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 64,601 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 61,312 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 57,806 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 52,506 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 52,506 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 48,988 miles

Coolant on minimum level

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

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2018 48,649 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 47,699 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,181 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 44,950 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,738 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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RK04 AYX is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RK04 AYX, 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

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What year was RK04 AYX registered?

RK04 AYX is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 August 2004.

Is RK04 AYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK04 AYX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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