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WU54 DXB

2004 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,109 mi
Last recorded49,109 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 DXB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 49,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 45,908 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 44,620 miles

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

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

N/S/F tyre inner tread starting to crack

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

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

O/S/F tyre inner tread starting to crack

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 43,034 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 43,034 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 41,587 miles

Both front tyres perishing - cracking within treads

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front main beam spot light reflector deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn at outer tread

Nearside rear parking brake cable outer sleeve chafed

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,058 miles

Near side front tyre perished around circumferance & within the tread

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,851 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,532 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,892 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 26,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 24,018 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 21,672 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer raised tread.

Fail 3 Dec 2007 21,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer raised tread.

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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WU54 DXB is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WU54 DXB, 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 WU54 DXB registered?

WU54 DXB is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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