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SN04 CAA

2004 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,990 mi
Last recorded36,990 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 CAA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 36,990 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 36,988 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 36,591 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 36,342 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 36,009 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 35,464 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 35,137 miles

front wiper blade not clearing 100%

offside dip beam aim only just in spec. (low)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,927 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,356 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 33,993 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

rear brake pads getting low

slight play both steering rack inner joints

Fail 3 Aug 2011 33,992 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

rear brake pads getting low

slight play both steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,531 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 27,805 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,786 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 20,230 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 CAA is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CAA, 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 CAA registered?

SN04 CAA is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is SN04 CAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN04 CAA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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