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VX02 ROB

2004 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,439 mi
Last recorded85,439 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 ROB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 85,439 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 85,422 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 85,300 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 85,027 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 84,464 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 83,831 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,486 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,062 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 82,029 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 81,314 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 81,314 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 78,718 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 77,005 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 76,965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 73,995 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 73,995 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 71,538 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 62,480 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 62,021 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 50,650 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 42,775 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 42,775 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,983 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 25,022 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)

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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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VX02 ROB is a 2004 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VX02 ROB, 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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VX02 ROB is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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