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WA54 JJK

2004 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,808 mi
Last recorded51,808 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 JJK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 51,808 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 49,667 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 48,774 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 48,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 47,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Road spring retainers corroded.

Pass 14 Apr 2021 46,544 miles

Slight corrosion to front spring retainers

Pass 20 Nov 2019 46,406 miles

Corrosion to front road spring retainers

Pass 21 Nov 2018 45,944 miles

Slight corrosion to front road spring retainer caps.

Pass 22 Nov 2017 42,939 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 38,774 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on the inner edge and have flat spots.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 36,621 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 33,848 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 33,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 32,007 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 32,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 29,483 miles

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

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)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 29,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

n/s washer jet missing screen

Pass 15 Nov 2011 27,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to both front spring retainers.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 22,672 miles

All tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 18,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 16,273 miles

N/S front tyre has puncture repair.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 14,266 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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WA54 JJK is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Red 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 WA54 JJK, 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 WA54 JJK registered?

WA54 JJK is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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