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T111 YEH

2001 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,722 mi
Last recorded99,722 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT111 YEH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 99,722 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front & rear number plates short

Fail 30 Jun 2025 99,687 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all 4 tyres perished in one place only

osr brake pipe corroded

sreen washer jet partly blocked

Pass 2 Apr 2024 98,363 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 95,000 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2015 91,240 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 86,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Sep 2014 86,720 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,907 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 52,321 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 76,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper blade split on end

Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,684 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 62,587 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 62,587 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 57,077 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 57,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 52,194 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 52,194 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 45,038 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T111 YEH is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T111 YEH, 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 T111 YEH registered?

T111 YEH is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 August 2001.

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