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S111 LTU

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

41,028 mi
Last recorded41,028 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 LTU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 41,028 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 37,953 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 36,562 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 36,562 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 35,468 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 34,455 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 33,229 miles

rear brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2019 31,614 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 30,284 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 29,907 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 29,272 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inside

Pass 24 Feb 2014 27,052 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,260 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 23,477 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)

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

discs all round pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,723 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 16,175 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 14,238 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 11,484 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 8,637 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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S111 LTU is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S111 LTU, 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 S111 LTU registered?

S111 LTU is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 June 2004.

Is S111 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S111 LTU shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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