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Y137 FVW

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

30,719 mi
Last recorded30,719 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 FVW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 30,719 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed N/S AND O/S REAR (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded N/S AND O/S FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION IN UNIT (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S FRONT ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 30,719 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested O/S REAR BRAKE EXCESSIVELY BINDING AND N/S FRONT BRAKE PAD LINING HAS DETACTHED FROM PAD MOUNTING PLATE (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly chafed N/S AND O/S REAR (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded N/S AND O/S FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION IN UNIT (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S FRONT ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 29,222 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 28,849 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 28,588 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 27,993 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 724,750 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 27,922 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 27,878 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 27,555 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,249 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 24,888 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 22,183 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 19,502 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 16,492 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 13,667 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 11,284 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 8,597 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 4,931 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 4,663 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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Y137 FVW is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y137 FVW, 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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Y137 FVW is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 May 2001.

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