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Y30 ADW

2004 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

154,584 mi
Last recorded154,584 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY30 ADW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 154,584 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 153,009 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2023 152,763 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2022 152,236 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 152,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tyre wearing on inner edge (3.5mm over tread area) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 151,311 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 151,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 150,653 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 149,236 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 148,582 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 145,250 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 145,250 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 140,788 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 136,911 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 133,775 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 133,775 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 131,583 miles

front wiper starting to smear

Pass 26 Apr 2012 127,314 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 118,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 106,584 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 94,673 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 76,114 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 55,630 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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Y30 ADW is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y30 ADW, 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 Y30 ADW registered?

Y30 ADW is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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