No, EU54 ACJ is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for EU54 ACJ?

The MOT for EU54 ACJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 April 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of EU54 ACJ?

The recorded mileage for EU54 ACJ is 47,928 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is EU54 ACJ ULEZ compliant?

No, EU54 ACJ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2004 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · EU54 ACJ

EU54 ACJ

2004 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2004. Recorded mileage 47,928 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LOTUS ELISE
Year / Origin: 2004 · Chelmsford
MOT Status: Valid until 17/04/2024
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

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 17/04/2024

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 47,928 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 2004
Engine: 1796cc

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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)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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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

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 18:03

MOT Analysis

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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