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Y252 CGN

2001 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,930 mi
Last recorded61,930 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 CGN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 61,930 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 61,291 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 60,553 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 60,512 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 58,018 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 57,942 miles

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

rear fog light switch faulty

Fail 10 Aug 2020 57,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose not connected (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear fog light switch faulty

Pass 8 Aug 2019 57,776 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 57,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 57,117 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 55,044 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,461 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,442 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 52,008 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,995 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2012 48,509 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 44,699 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,128 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 36,962 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 36,962 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,680 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 29,779 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 29,318 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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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Y252 CGN is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y252 CGN, 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 Y252 CGN registered?

Y252 CGN is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y252 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y252 CGN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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