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S2 NUJ

2004 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,370 mi
Last recorded55,370 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 NUJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 55,370 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 53,336 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 51,347 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 49,245 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 47,527 miles

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2021 47,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 46,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 46,934 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 45,892 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 45,892 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 45,797 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components under the vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2017 45,359 miles

large metal covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Feb 2017 45,216 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

large metal covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2016 44,621 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front wiper blade worn

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 coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2015 44,036 miles

large covers fitted hard to check

o/s front to rear brake pipe slightly rusty

o/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 43,580 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,697 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 37,432 miles

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

wiring faulty on osr lights at times

Pass 27 Feb 2010 33,465 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,901 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 21,900 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 17,090 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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S2 NUJ is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S2 NUJ, 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

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What year was S2 NUJ registered?

S2 NUJ is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is S2 NUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 NUJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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