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V7 ANB

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,760 mi
Last recorded100,760 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 ANB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 100,760 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 100,685 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 96,728 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 89,622 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre valve stem perishing

Fail 24 Mar 2014 89,622 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre valve stem perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,412 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 80,622 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 80,619 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 72,059 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 61,837 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 50,226 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,880 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,324 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V7 ANB is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 V7 ANB, 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 V7 ANB registered?

V7 ANB is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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