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X11 FRE

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

18,470 mi
Last recorded18,470 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX11 FRE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 18,470 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 18,464 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 18,224 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 18,198 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 18,032 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 17,982 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2019 17,916 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 17,086 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 16,938 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 16,938 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 16,920 miles

near side rear tyre 225/45/17 starting to wear on inner edge

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2015 16,901 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre (225/45/17) starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 16,730 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre (225/45/170) starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 16,228 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 14,953 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 13,267 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 12,721 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 11,601 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 10,943 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 9,589 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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X11 FRE is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 X11 FRE, 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 X11 FRE registered?

X11 FRE is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is X11 FRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X11 FRE shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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