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SN04 BYG

2004 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,629 mi
Last recorded34,629 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 BYG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 34,629 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 33,809 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 33,332 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 31,075 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 30,029 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 30,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 28,346 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,268 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,836 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 26,834 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 25,984 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 25,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 25,951 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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SN04 BYG is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SN04 BYG, 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 SN04 BYG registered?

SN04 BYG is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is SN04 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN04 BYG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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