MOT Status
ValidMileage
61,357 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside steering rack boot twisted
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside front (4.4.3 (a))
Front Nearside and Offside front Steering rack has slight free play.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative Hazard switch inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside front (4.4.3 (a))
Front Nearside and Offside front Steering rack has slight free play.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (7.1.2)
O/s inner lower main beam light not working
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner very low (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very corroded (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front and rear discs rusty on inner face
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Both front tyres showing signs of age related perishment
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU04 EOA is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 VU04 EOA, 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 VU04 EOA registered?
VU04 EOA is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 March 2004.
Is VU04 EOA safe to buy?
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