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YJ04 DWX

2004 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,221 mi
Last recorded38,221 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Lotus Elise34,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 DWX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 38,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 37,720 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 37,716 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached locking nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached locking nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 36,156 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 35,435 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 34,834 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 32,954 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 31,313 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 30,402 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 29,268 miles

Under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 15 Sep 2014 27,509 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,869 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,440 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,719 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 24,797 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,108 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 21,001 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 16,418 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YJ04 DWX is a 2004 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YJ04 DWX, 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 YJ04 DWX registered?

YJ04 DWX is a 2004 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is YJ04 DWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ04 DWX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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