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RX54 HCV

2004 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

25,010 mi
Last recorded25,010 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 HCV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 25,010 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 25,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 19,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 19,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 16,801 miles

Temporary repair to damage on offside rear

Fail 21 Jun 2016 16,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 3,667 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 3,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 281,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 22 Apr 2014 281,960 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 10 May 2013 88,945 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 88,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 86,877 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 86,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 83,697 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 77,397 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 69,131 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 56,244 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,317 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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RX54 HCV is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RX54 HCV, 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 RX54 HCV registered?

RX54 HCV is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is RX54 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX54 HCV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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