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H3 AJE

2001 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,295 mi
Last recorded37,295 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 AJE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 37,295 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 37,154 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 36,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2016 36,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres valves perished

under trims fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 35,617 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre valves perishing

Pass 19 May 2014 35,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyre valves perishing

Pass 13 May 2013 33,644 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 33,644 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 32,757 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished worn low on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and perished

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 1 Feb 2012 32,755 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

coolant level low

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished worn low on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and perished

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2010 31,796 miles

Offside rear tyre worn low

Play in nearside rear road wheel

Slight play in offside front top suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 11 May 2009 30,023 miles

n/s/r inner brake pad close to minimum thickness. (1.5 ml)

Pass 14 May 2008 27,209 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 21,302 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 12,704 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 10,499 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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H3 AJE is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H3 AJE, 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 H3 AJE registered?

H3 AJE is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is H3 AJE safe to buy?

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