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P5 YGO

2001 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,735 mi
Last recorded30,735 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 YGO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 30,735 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 30,521 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 30,418 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 30,245 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 30,033 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 29,808 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 29,229 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 28,903 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 28,444 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 28,055 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 27,377 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,805 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2014 25,980 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,507 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,759 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 23,746 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 22,944 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,244 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 21,749 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 20,606 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 19,532 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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P5 YGO is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P5 YGO, 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 P5 YGO?

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What year was P5 YGO registered?

P5 YGO is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is P5 YGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 YGO shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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