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Y54 HPH

2001 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,666 mi
Last recorded58,666 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY54 HPH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 58,666 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 57,489 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 56,824 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 56,816 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,211 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 56,211 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 53,855 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 53,561 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 53,336 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 52,885 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,574 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,056 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 51,684 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,684 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,412 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,822 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,326 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 49,728 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 48,559 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 41,812 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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Y54 HPH is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y54 HPH, 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 Y54 HPH registered?

Y54 HPH is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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