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SN54 BBV

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

32,368 mi
Last recorded32,368 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 BBV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 32,368 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 32,115 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 31,526 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 27,533 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 25,339 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 21,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 18,615 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 15,402 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 15,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central stop lamp not working

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

Pass 24 May 2016 14,747 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 14,581 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 14,137 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 13,679 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 12,786 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,195 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 9,752 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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SN54 BBV is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SN54 BBV, 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 SN54 BBV registered?

SN54 BBV is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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