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Y574 CAY

2001 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,360 mi
Last recorded50,360 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY574 CAY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 50,360 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 50,187 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 50,181 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 50,151 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 50,099 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 50,053 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 49,744 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 49,154 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 48,448 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 47,773 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 46,787 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 45,875 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,787 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,019 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,146 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 41,772 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 40,137 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 38,027 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,697 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 36,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 26,909 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Fail 4 Nov 2005 26,838 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)

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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Y574 CAY is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y574 CAY, 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 Y574 CAY registered?

Y574 CAY is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y574 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y574 CAY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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