MOT Status
ValidMileage
53,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Coolant on min
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Offside & nearside handbrake cable split (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear handbrake cable outer casings spliting (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
coolant level low
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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S3 XSD 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 90.9%.
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 S3 XSD, 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 S3 XSD registered?
S3 XSD is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 April 2004.
Is S3 XSD safe to buy?
The MOT history for S3 XSD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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