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J70 MEA

2001 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

39,818 mi
Last recorded39,818 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 MEA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 39,818 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 39,704 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 39,460 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 39,141 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 38,997 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 38,323 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 37,612 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 36,512 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 35,074 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,665 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 31,584 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 28,579 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 24,469 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 21,871 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 21,428 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2010 20,343 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2010 20,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,599 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 17,048 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 14,385 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 14,385 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 10,423 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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J70 MEA is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 J70 MEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J70 MEA registered?

J70 MEA is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is J70 MEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J70 MEA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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