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T111 RJD

2004 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,653 mi
Last recorded64,653 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT111 RJD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 64,653 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2026 64,652 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 62,681 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 62,674 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 60,485 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 58,752 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 57,923 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 53,171 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 51,429 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 51,388 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 45,433 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 38,543 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 30,919 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016
Pass 30 Apr 2015 26,106 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 25,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 24,843 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 24,372 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all 4 tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,999 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 21,999 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2010 19,386 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 19,386 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 15,293 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 15,144 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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T111 RJD is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T111 RJD, 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 T111 RJD registered?

T111 RJD is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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