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Y7 ACC

2001 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

44,692 mi
Last recorded44,692 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 ACC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 44,692 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 44,599 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 43,717 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 43,185 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 42,816 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 42,448 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 41,742 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 41,114 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 40,455 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 39,938 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,108 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 37,484 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 35,185 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 35,185 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,626 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,851 miles

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

both rear brake discs inner surface pitted

Pass 15 Aug 2011 28,803 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 26,041 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 22,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 20 Sep 2008 19,900 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 18,879 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 15,941 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 14,462 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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Y7 ACC 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 Y7 ACC, 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 Y7 ACC registered?

Y7 ACC is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y7 ACC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y7 ACC 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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