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SN04 CBX

2004 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,316 mi
Last recorded56,316 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 56,316 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 56,285 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 56,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 56,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 55,532 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 55,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 54,772 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 54,369 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 54,369 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 49,969 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 48,371 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 44,621 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 44,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 42,696 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 41,949 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 41,921 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 39,937 miles

nearside rear hand brake cable starting to get weak (outer wires )

Pass 22 Jun 2009 36,439 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 36,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear discs starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2008 30,843 miles

head light levels at the lowest limit could be better

Pass 12 Feb 2007 25,275 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

under body plates fitted

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 CBX is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CBX, 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 CBX registered?

SN04 CBX is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is SN04 CBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN04 CBX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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