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Y827 UGJ

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,369 mi
Last recorded55,369 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY827 UGJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 55,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 54,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 54,402 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 54,390 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 54,253 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 54,116 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 53,758 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 53,018 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 52,624 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 51,996 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 51,719 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,964 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,324 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,942 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,921 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 41,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 40,385 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 40,350 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

covers fitted preventing testing some brake components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 37,509 miles

unable to check brake + fuel pipes due to under cover fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2010 31,478 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 26,115 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 25,146 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,582 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y827 UGJ is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue 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 Y827 UGJ, 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 Y827 UGJ registered?

Y827 UGJ is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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