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J11 CDH

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,381 mi
Last recorded21,381 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 CDH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 21,381 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 21,285 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 21,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 20,983 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 20,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm. and wearing on inner tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm.

both front tyres have surface cracking through tread areas.

Pass 21 Oct 2021 20,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm. and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm.

both front tyres have surface cracking through tread areas.

Pass 14 Oct 2020 20,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise all tyres have cracking in tread area

Fail 14 Oct 2020 20,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise all tyres have cracking in tread area

Pass 25 Jun 2019 20,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 19,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 19,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 19,232 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3 mm

all tyres cracking through tread areas.

Fail 31 May 2017 19,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre 3 mm

all tyres cracking through tread areas.

reverse light not working.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 18,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 17,306 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 17,189 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 16,651 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 16,552 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 15,181 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 14,713 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 13,101 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 12,056 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 9,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

stitching comeing loose on steering wheel

Fail 20 Apr 2007 9,234 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

stitching comeing loose on steering wheel

Pass 12 Apr 2006 8,223 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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J11 CDH is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J11 CDH, 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 J11 CDH registered?

J11 CDH is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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