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SN04 BZU

2004 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,179 mi
Last recorded49,179 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 BZU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,179 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 49,161 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

some pitting of rear brake discs

Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,785 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroding on the inside surfaces and surface rust on the outside surfaces

Front number plate cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine managment light on

Front registration plate cracked

N/s/r outer side light not working

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Rear brake imbalance 20%

Fail 23 Feb 2011 37,221 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine management light on

front registration plate broken

n/s/r outer side light inop

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake imbalance 20%

Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,525 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front registration plate cracked

wiper rubber torn at ends

Fail 18 Feb 2010 35,520 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front registration plate cracked

wiper rubber torn at ends

Fail 11 Feb 2009 34,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Unable to test under bonnet items due to screwed down panels

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 34,305 miles

Unable to test under bonnet items due to screwed down panels

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,740 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,518 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 BZU is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SN04 BZU, 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 BZU registered?

SN04 BZU is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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