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RX04 UAS

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

113,409 mi
Last recorded113,409 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 UAS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 113,409 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 113,400 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 113,400 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 111,702 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 109,265 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 108,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 107,792 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 102,657 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 102,465 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 82,721 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 82,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 57,877 miles

Near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,916 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 39,093 miles

The n/s/r tyre is worn very close to the legal limit

Pass 30 Sep 2014 34,487 miles

the rear tyres are worn close to the legal limt

Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,338 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,235 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on 2mm

Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,448 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 26,219 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,242 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 24,161 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,552 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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RX04 UAS is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RX04 UAS, 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 RX04 UAS registered?

RX04 UAS is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is RX04 UAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX04 UAS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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