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Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc inner surfaces rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc inner surfaces rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (No cords visible at time of test) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (No cords visible at time of test) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (No cords visible at time of test) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (No cords visible at time of test) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front tyres deteriorating
Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
both front tyres starting to crack in tread
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
inside of rear brake discs corroded.
rear tyres approaching wear bars.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RX54 HGA is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 HGA, 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 HGA registered?
RX54 HGA is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 October 2004.
Is RX54 HGA safe to buy?
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