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RK04 AZB

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,291 mi
Last recorded48,291 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 48,291 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 48,273 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 42,449 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 42,117 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 40,626 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 39,059 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 36,789 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 34,679 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 34,367 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 34,047 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 33,812 miles

interior mirror slightly loose

Pass 15 Jul 2014 33,474 miles

Inside of Both rear brake discs corroded .

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 32,815 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,053 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 31,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,287 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 26,985 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 26,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine malfunction warning lamp displaying

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge & cuts

Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays

Pass 29 Jul 2008 19,328 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 13,597 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 AZB is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AZB, 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 AZB registered?

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

Is RK04 AZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK04 AZB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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