2004 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · EU53 CYG
2004 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 71,957 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EU53 CYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2025
- 71,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EU53 CYG Mileage History
- 01/02/202365,709 mi
- 17/01/202468,439 mi+2,730 mi
- 24/01/202468,439 mi
- 14/01/202571,957 mi+3,518 mi
- 17/01/202571,957 mi
Average of roughly 3,188 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EU53 CYG 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 (EU53 CYG) between February 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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