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T25 LTD

2004 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,289 mi
Last recorded41,289 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT25 LTD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 41,289 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 41,121 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 41,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 40,957 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 40,553 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 39,560 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 39,557 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSF/NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 39,253 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 38,102 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 37,511 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 37,497 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 35,578 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 34,565 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 33,951 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 33,939 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 31,243 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 30,760 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 30,743 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 27,404 miles

nearside rear handbrake quagrant sticking when handbrake applied but ok on roller brake test

Pass 9 Nov 2006 24,295 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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T25 LTD is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T25 LTD, 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 T25 LTD registered?

T25 LTD is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 January 2004.

Is T25 LTD safe to buy?

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