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Y547 ACL

2001 Lotus Exige

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

29,257 mi
Last recorded29,257 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY547 ACL
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 29,257 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 29,030 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 28,670 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 28,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 27,835 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 27,588 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 27,331 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 26,774 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 26,017 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 25,974 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 25,974 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation wont stay on (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 25,783 miles

6 point harness type seat belts fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 25,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

6 point harness type seat belts fitted

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 25,758 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

six point harness seat belts fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2013 25,052 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 25,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 23,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,558 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 20,919 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 18,845 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 16,801 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 15,188 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Exige?

Based on 20,795 MOT tests across 2,298 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
1,345
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 417
Headlamp aim too high 214
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 205
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 178
Headlamp aim too low 155
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Y547 ACL is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 26,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Exige fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 417 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y547 ACL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Exige typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y547 ACL is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 17 March 2001.

Is Y547 ACL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y547 ACL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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