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T31 SAY

2004 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,834 mi
Last recorded59,834 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 SAY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 59,834 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 59,367 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 58,739 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 58,413 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 58,216 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 58,216 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 58,176 miles

Central Front wiper smearing slightly

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front hubs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear tyres stepped

Pass 29 Mar 2019 58,018 miles

all 4 tyres have cracks in treads

full underbody trays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2019 58,018 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres have cracks in treads

full underbody trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 57,599 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,507 miles

engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Mar 2016 57,340 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 57,148 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on dash

Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,838 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads wearing thinner on inside

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,105 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 56,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,103 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,046 miles

Both front tyres are cracked and perished but not showing webbing at time of test.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,188 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 42,071 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,630 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,796 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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T31 SAY is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 T31 SAY, 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 T31 SAY registered?

T31 SAY is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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