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RX04 UAV

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,699 mi
Last recorded93,699 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 93,699 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 91,729 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 89,727 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 85,008 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 85,008 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 80,176 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 75,377 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 65,104 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 65,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,293 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 58,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,760 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 42,378 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 33,931 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 UAV is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RX04 UAV, 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 RX04 UAV registered?

RX04 UAV is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 June 2004.

Is RX04 UAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX04 UAV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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