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TEZ 9430

2004 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,012 mi
Last recorded55,012 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEZ 9430
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 55,012 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 54,755 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 54,581 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 54,290 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 54,246 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 53,056 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 53,056 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 50,120 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,029 miles

engine management light on

Fail 16 Apr 2014 44,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

engine management light on

Fail 31 Mar 2014 43,970 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,282 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 40,282 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,293 miles

abs sensors fitted but not wired ,abs not fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2013 39,293 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,687 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 32,687 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,162 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,014 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 28,005 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,006 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 28,005 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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