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742 MOL

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

50,405 mi
Last recorded50,405 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration742 MOL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 50,405 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 50,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 49,618 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 48,410 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 48,005 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 47,426 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 47,044 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 46,793 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 46,342 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 45,728 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,945 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,132 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 44,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2014 43,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2014 43,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 41,315 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2013 41,309 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2011 39,429 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 39,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 37,767 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 36,593 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 36,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,238 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,507 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 24,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 17,665 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 17,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake disc pads are near to 1.5mmand both offside and nearside rear tyres are worn down to 2mm . both items will need attention soon

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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742 MOL is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 742 MOL, 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 742 MOL registered?

742 MOL is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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