2004 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · EU54 ACJ
2004 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 47,928 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EU54 ACJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2023
- 47,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EU54 ACJ Mileage History
- 17/11/202145,121 mi
- 18/11/202145,121 mi
- 19/04/202245,148 mi+27 mi
- 18/04/202347,927 mi+2,779 mi
- 18/04/202347,928 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EU54 ACJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Lotus Elise (EU54 ACJ) between November 2021 and April 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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