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Y66 WFC

2001 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

43,075 mi
Last recorded43,075 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY66 WFC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 43,075 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 43,052 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 42,999 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 42,912 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 42,415 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 42,233 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 41,944 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 41,731 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 41,606 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 41,471 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 41,296 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 41,089 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 40,684 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 40,555 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 40,515 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 40,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,633 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 39,633 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 39,431 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 39,048 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 39,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 38,684 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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Y66 WFC is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y66 WFC, 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 Y66 WFC registered?

Y66 WFC is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y66 WFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y66 WFC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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