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VX04 HFH

2004 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

28,134 mi
Last recorded28,134 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 HFH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 28,134 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 28,050 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 27,913 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

all tyres 10 years old

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Apr 2023 27,773 miles

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 17 Apr 2023 27,768 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Apr 2022 27,411 miles

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 28 Apr 2021 27,026 miles

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Apr 2019 26,934 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 26,693 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 26,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 25,926 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 24,970 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,579 miles

advisory front and rear registration plate are a bit loose

Pass 10 Apr 2014 23,284 miles

Both front brake disc's slightly corroded on inner surface

Pass 9 Apr 2013 21,617 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,183 miles

front inner brake pads look low

Fail 7 Apr 2011 17,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 17,892 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 16,516 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 14,952 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 13,504 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 10,475 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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VX04 HFH is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VX04 HFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX04 HFH registered?

VX04 HFH is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is VX04 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX04 HFH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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