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SN04 BYZ

2004 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

62,182 mi
Last recorded62,182 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 BYZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 62,182 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 58,590 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 57,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 56,243 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 55,043 miles

Under shields fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 13 Aug 2020 53,350 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 51,482 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 50,218 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 50,218 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,875 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 45,545 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 43,264 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 40,949 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 40,937 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 37,174 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2012 32,522 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 32,512 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 28,497 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 27,454 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 13 Aug 2010 27,454 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 17 Jul 2009 24,614 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 18,630 miles

front disks poor condition

Fail 16 Jul 2008 18,600 miles

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

front disks poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2007 13,749 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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SN04 BYZ is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BYZ, 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 SN04 BYZ registered?

SN04 BYZ is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is SN04 BYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN04 BYZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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