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RX54 HGA

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

63,631 mi
Last recorded63,631 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 63,631 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 61,050 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 61,050 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 56,517 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 52,498 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 52,391 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 52,391 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 52,337 miles

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))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 52,337 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 52,157 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 52,157 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 51,694 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 51,086 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 51,086 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,896 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 47,618 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 4 Jul 2015 45,414 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,925 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 43,929 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,155 miles

inside of rear brake discs corroded.

rear tyres approaching wear bars.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,385 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 32,488 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 28,967 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,498 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 26,498 miles

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?

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 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.

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