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T25 LDC

2001 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,619 mi
Last recorded55,619 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT25 LDC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 55,619 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 54,903 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 54,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 53,888 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 53,607 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 53,287 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 52,149 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 51,287 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 50,776 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,155 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 48,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 44,995 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 40,187 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 36,817 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 32,641 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 32,541 miles

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

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

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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T25 LDC is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T25 LDC, 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

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What year was T25 LDC registered?

T25 LDC is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is T25 LDC safe to buy?

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