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L21 LTS

2001 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

114,548 mi
Last recorded114,548 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 LTS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 114,548 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 114,297 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 113,804 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 113,010 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 112,018 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 111,487 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 110,125 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 108,390 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 105,288 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 102,970 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 100,579 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 100,579 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 94,994 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 86,711 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 86,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 May 2012 76,573 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 65,153 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 54,065 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 53,853 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 45,848 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,504 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 28,413 miles

stone chips in swept area of screen not exceeding limits

Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,944 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 19,612 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 19,610 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L21 LTS is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L21 LTS, 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

How do I check the history of L21 LTS?

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What year was L21 LTS registered?

L21 LTS is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is L21 LTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L21 LTS shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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