CarVerify

Free Car Check

RX54 HFC

2004 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,820 mi
Last recorded26,820 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 26,820 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 26,161 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 22,773 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 22,732 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 22,675 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 22,552 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 22,449 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 22,337 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 22,116 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 22,046 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 22,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery charge light on

o/s/f tyre age cracking

Pass 2 May 2014 20,507 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 18,963 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 18,124 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 17,069 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 13,214 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 9,444 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 8,870 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 6,424 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 6,424 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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
Full Lotus Elise reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RX54 HFC is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HFC, 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

How do I check the history of RX54 HFC?

You can check the full history of RX54 HFC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RX54 HFC registered?

RX54 HFC is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 October 2004.

Is RX54 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX54 HFC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX54 HFC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RX54 HFC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.