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SN04 MHJ

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

140,719 mi
Last recorded140,719 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 140,719 miles

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

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

Rear Undertray not fully secure bolts missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle shows sign of over heating following emissions test (smoke/vapor) from front

Washers working but poor

Pass 28 Jul 2020 138,898 miles

undercover fitted

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn uneven 175/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 135,287 miles

Both rear brake pipes covered in grease

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Underbody covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2019 135,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake pipes covered in grease

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2019 135,284 miles

Brake performance not tested Vehicle overheated (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Normal 23” (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/R17 91W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded but unable to access fully would advise getting checked ASAP (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2018 120,777 miles

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working but matched pair are working

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on 23% inbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 16 Jun 2018 120,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working but matched pair are working

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on 23% inbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 23 May 2017 111,611 miles

Offside Front slight crack in screen

Fail 23 May 2017 111,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

ABS sensor wire needs clipping to bodywork

Offside Front slight crack in screen

Pass 30 Jan 2016 99,525 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

tyre size 225/45 R17 W

Pass 25 Oct 2014 82,675 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 82,675 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 77,416 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 77,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 73,544 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 73,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,373 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 54,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,843 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 27,799 miles

vehicle has large protective covers under vehicle checked as much as possible

Fail 12 Aug 2008 27,798 miles

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

vehicle has large protective covers under vehicle checked as much as possible

Pass 9 Jul 2007 20,028 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 20,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 MHJ is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MHJ, 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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SN04 MHJ is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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