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M14 LOT

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,416 mi
Last recorded41,416 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 41,416 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 41,050 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 41,018 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 40,981 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 40,885 miles

under-tray fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2020 40,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under-tray fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 40,835 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 40,779 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 40,723 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 40,529 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 40,244 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,016 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 39,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 39,453 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,382 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 35,829 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 34,617 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,550 miles

n/s front shocker lower mounting platform developing corrosion.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,975 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 23,932 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,810 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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M14 LOT is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M14 LOT, 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 M14 LOT registered?

M14 LOT is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is M14 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M14 LOT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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