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504 EUC

2001 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

24,272 mi
Last recorded24,272 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration504 EUC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 24,272 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 23,807 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 23,708 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 23,533 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 23,249 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 22,808 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 22,261 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 22,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 20,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 17,778 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 15,597 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 15,466 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 14,250 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 12,368 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 10,538 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 7,779 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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504 EUC is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 38,622 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 504 EUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 504 EUC registered?

504 EUC is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is 504 EUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 504 EUC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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