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V4 MSN

2001 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

29,899 mi
Last recorded29,899 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 MSN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 29,899 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 29,450 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2025 29,413 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2024 29,153 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 28,890 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 28,423 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 28,312 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 27,681 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 26,287 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 26,028 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,658 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 24,681 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 23,577 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 21,792 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 20,792 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 19,907 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 18,520 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 17,299 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 15,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 12,249 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 8,531 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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V4 MSN is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 V4 MSN, 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 V4 MSN registered?

V4 MSN is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 July 2001.

Is V4 MSN safe to buy?

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