2004 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · OU04 XPW
2004 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 54,414 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,414 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU04 XPW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 54,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU04 XPW 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 (OU04 XPW) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
OU04 XPW Mileage History
- 05/01/202249,704 mi
- 23/12/202251,993 mi+2,289 mi
- 05/01/202452,620 mi+627 mi
- 06/01/202553,031 mi+411 mi
- 08/01/202654,414 mi+1,383 mi
Average of roughly 1,175 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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