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Y853 VDA

2001 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,658 mi
Last recorded75,658 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 VDA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 75,658 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 75,658 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 74,519 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 72,968 miles

Headlamp dip switch not 100%

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Screen washers poor.

Underside panels covering most of underside.

Fail 26 Mar 2024 72,946 miles

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

Headlamp dip switch not 100%

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Screen washers poor.

Underside panels covering most of underside.

Pass 20 Mar 2023 71,634 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 65,954 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 65,949 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 65,291 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 62,984 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2018 61,705 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 59,966 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,603 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 57,343 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 56,664 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 May 2013 55,121 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 53,850 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 51,849 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 51,849 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,211 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 51,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 49,363 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 46,416 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 40,677 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 3 Jun 2006 28,264 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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Y853 VDA is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y853 VDA, 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 Y853 VDA registered?

Y853 VDA is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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