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V3 LOT

2004 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

176,371 mi
Last recorded176,371 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 176,371 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 175,403 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 174,726 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 172,791 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 171,406 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 169,415 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 166,995 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 163,009 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 157,764 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 151,565 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 142,604 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 135,344 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 125,587 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 110,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 10 Oct 2011 110,871 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

brakes noisey when pedal applied

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 1 Oct 2010 95,001 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 79,493 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 63,594 miles

both front tyres close to tread depth limit

Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V3 LOT is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V3 LOT, 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 V3 LOT registered?

V3 LOT is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 October 2004.

Is V3 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 LOT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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