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V10 CJK

2004 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,464 mi
Last recorded59,464 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 CJK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 59,464 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 55,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 54,035 miles

Front Inner Offside + Nearside brake pad material thickness can not be determined due to restricted view of visual inspection. strong advice to remove road wheels for inspection.

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 54,032 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Character(s) Hight does not meet 79mm requirement. (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements space between group of characters exceeds 33mm. (0.1 (d))

Front Inner Offside + Nearside brake pad material thickness can not be determined due to restricted view of visual inspection. strong advice to remove road wheels for inspection.

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 52,747 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 51,983 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 51,746 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 49,792 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 42,933 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 40,317 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 33,659 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 30,576 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 28,955 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 25,643 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 19,412 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 15,305 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 9,057 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 8,490 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 7,531 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 7,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 6,113 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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V10 CJK is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V10 CJK, 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 V10 CJK registered?

V10 CJK is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is V10 CJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V10 CJK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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