2004 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · KX53 ORL
2004 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 27,785 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KX53 ORL Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 27,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KX53 ORL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Lotus Elise (KX53 ORL) between May 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
KX53 ORL Mileage History
- 29/05/20071,565 mi
- 19/09/20071,846 mi+281 mi
- 28/08/20086,859 mi+5,013 mi
- 03/09/200911,856 mi+4,997 mi
- 07/10/201015,178 mi+3,322 mi
- 30/09/201115,996 mi+818 mi
- 18/10/201216,653 mi+657 mi
- 22/10/201317,337 mi+684 mi
- 22/10/201317,337 mi
- 28/11/201417,431 mi+94 mi
- 28/11/201417,431 mi
- 08/04/201717,521 mi+90 mi
- 17/04/201819,107 mi+1,586 mi
- 02/05/201920,868 mi+1,761 mi
- 11/06/202022,573 mi+1,705 mi
- 17/06/202123,645 mi+1,072 mi
- 18/06/202123,650 mi+5 mi
- 05/07/202224,764 mi+1,114 mi
- 23/06/202324,890 mi+126 mi
- 23/06/202324,890 mi
- 25/06/202425,966 mi+1,076 mi
- 03/04/202627,785 mi+1,819 mi
Average of roughly 1,391 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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