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T13 BOH

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

45,221 mi
Last recorded45,221 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT13 BOH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 45,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 44,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Beginning to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 44,199 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 43,461 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 43,058 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing slightly

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2019 42,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 41,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Main beam reflector (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 22 May 2015 39,487 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside highbeam headlamp is deteriorating

Fail 15 May 2015 39,487 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside highbeam headlamp is deteriorating

Pass 19 May 2014 38,328 miles

Nearside outer handbrake cable selling with corrosion.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear brakes binding slightly, tight to turn by hand.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,624 miles

Light perishing between tread on nearside rear tyre./

Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,891 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 36,891 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,924 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear caliper handbrake return spring missing, caliper is free and releasing.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,852 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 34,852 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 30,789 miles

rear tread approaching limit

red rust eveident underside generally, components etc

Fail 6 Sep 2006 28,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,294 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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T13 BOH 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 81%.

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 T13 BOH, 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 T13 BOH registered?

T13 BOH is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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