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V30 SAR

2004 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

27,558 mi
Last recorded27,558 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV30 SAR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 27,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished / cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 May 2025 26,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge at 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 26,874 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished / cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 May 2024 26,874 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished / cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 26,767 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 26,446 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 26,085 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 25,655 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 25,508 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 25,052 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 23,789 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 23,789 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 23,040 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,183 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 21,267 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 20,223 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 18,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 16,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 15,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 12,366 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 9,459 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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V30 SAR is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Yellow 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 V30 SAR, 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 V30 SAR registered?

V30 SAR is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is V30 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V30 SAR 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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