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S111 XXV

2004 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,868 mi
Last recorded79,868 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 XXV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 79,868 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 79,517 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 79,191 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 78,843 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 77,931 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 77,626 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 77,626 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 76,923 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 75,992 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 79,533 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 74,798 miles

Front steering side tubes have slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2015 61,297 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 53,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2013 47,402 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 40,237 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2011 35,828 miles

rear discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 13 Feb 2010 32,054 miles

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

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)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 32,040 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 28,587 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 21,101 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 14,572 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 XXV is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XXV, 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 XXV registered?

S111 XXV is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is S111 XXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S111 XXV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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