MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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%
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%
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front registration plate cracked
wiper rubber torn at ends
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
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)
Unable to test under bonnet items due to screwed down panels
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SN04 BZU safe to buy?
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