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SN04 BZM

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

67,747 mi
Last recorded67,747 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 BZM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 67,747 miles

General corrosion of suspension arms

Pass 14 Oct 2024 67,059 miles

general corrosion front and rear suspension arms

Pass 27 Oct 2023 66,095 miles

general corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Fail 24 Oct 2023 66,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 12 Oct 2022 65,079 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 64,465 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 64,465 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 64,094 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 64,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 63,762 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 62,541 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 61,268 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 61,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,929 miles

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)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 57,927 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 50,052 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 49,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,200 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 48,200 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 45,931 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 43,672 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 43,440 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2013 43,432 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 14 May 2012 41,887 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,958 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 40,955 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,903 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,116 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 33,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 BZM is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BZM, 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 BZM registered?

SN04 BZM is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 July 2004.

Is SN04 BZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN04 BZM shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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