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Y116 UKJ

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,397 mi
Last recorded64,397 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 UKJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 64,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 64,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 64,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside 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 5 Jul 2021 64,143 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 63,985 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre treads low inner edge.... (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded..... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 63,665 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear both brake discs slightly pitted / surface rust on inner sides

Stickers within swept area, not affecting drivers view of the road

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,177 miles

Nearside headlamp dipped beam light output slightly reduced

hand brake lever grip slightly loose

stickers within swept area. Not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,529 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,691 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 61,691 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,204 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 58,940 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 58,940 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 56,636 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 52,751 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,402 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 44,737 miles

rear tyre depths low

Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,193 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 38,868 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 33,926 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 33,919 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 25,644 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 25,547 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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Y116 UKJ is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y116 UKJ, 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 Y116 UKJ registered?

Y116 UKJ is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 July 2001.

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