MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper suspension wishbone front bolt not fully through locking nut nylon
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine auxiliary drive belt deteriorating/frayed
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper suspension wishbone front bolt not fully through locking nut nylon
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine auxiliary drive belt deteriorating/frayed
engine management light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
engine management light on
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
eml light on
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres are cracked in tred
both rear tyres are cracked in tred
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres are cracked in tred
both rear tyres are cracked in tred
abs sensors fitted but not wired ,abs not fitted
Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
abs sensors fitted but not wired ,abs not fitted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TEZ 9430 is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 TEZ 9430, 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 TEZ 9430 registered?
TEZ 9430 is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 February 2004.
Is TEZ 9430 safe to buy?
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