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Y7 LOT

2004 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

38,555 mi
Last recorded38,555 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 38,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 37,343 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 37,268 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 35,488 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both offside & nearside 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 32,647 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 32,640 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 31,504 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 29,288 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 29,288 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,380 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 27,378 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,706 miles

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

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

no bonnet fitted at time of test.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 22,821 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 20,488 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 20,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 20,234 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 20,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 16,843 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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Y7 LOT is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y7 LOT, 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

How do I check the history of Y7 LOT?

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What year was Y7 LOT registered?

Y7 LOT is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is Y7 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y7 LOT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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