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Y40 TUS

2001 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,906 mi
Last recorded25,906 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 25,906 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 25,887 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 25,866 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 25,839 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 25,812 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 25,789 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 25,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 25,726 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 25,608 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 25,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2017 25,512 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 25,341 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 25,199 miles

Front wiper blade, though clearing screen, is very poor and needs replacement.

Pass 1 May 2014 25,067 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 24,725 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 24,534 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 24,425 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 24,092 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 23,811 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 23,384 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 22,966 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 22,095 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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Y40 TUS is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y40 TUS, 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 Y40 TUS registered?

Y40 TUS is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y40 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y40 TUS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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