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RX04 UBR

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,099 mi
Last recorded48,099 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 48,099 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 47,453 miles

Offside Rear Suspension damper and spring in poor condition

Suspension damper and spring in poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2023 46,689 miles

Road spring retaining collars corroding

Surface corrosion to all suspension uprights

Pass 15 Nov 2022 45,917 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 45,355 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 44,210 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 43,171 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 41,674 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 40,682 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 38,865 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 38,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 37,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,124 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,536 miles

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 34,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,987 miles

Slight corrosion to all road spring retaining rings.

Slight corrosion to brake pipe O/S/R

Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,654 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,874 miles

Engine management light on during test.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,930 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 24,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,243 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 UBR 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 RX04 UBR, 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 UBR registered?

RX04 UBR is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 May 2004.

Is RX04 UBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX04 UBR 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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