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RX54 HDA

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,355 mi
Last recorded55,355 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 HDA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 55,355 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 53,815 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 53,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2024 53,747 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 53,704 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 53,547 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 53,142 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))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 52,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 51,923 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 49,633 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 48,575 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 47,803 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 45,886 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 43,721 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 43,721 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 42,245 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 39,697 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 35,627 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,542 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,358 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 25,588 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 HDA 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 90.5%.

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 RX54 HDA, 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 RX54 HDA registered?

RX54 HDA is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is RX54 HDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX54 HDA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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