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S2 YJD

2004 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,461 mi
Last recorded62,461 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 YJD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 62,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 62,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 62,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 62,265 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 62,265 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 62,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 61,930 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 61,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,285 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 54,742 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 51,427 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 49,504 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 48,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 45,267 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroding inside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,228 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,907 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 36,907 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,205 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 30,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,863 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,589 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 16,690 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 16,683 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake pads wearing very low

rear undertray insecure

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 YJD is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S2 YJD, 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 S2 YJD registered?

S2 YJD is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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