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Y857 UGJ

2001 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

41,367 mi
Last recorded41,367 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 UGJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 41,367 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 41,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 41,011 miles

coolant fan loose

Pass 21 Jun 2023 40,984 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 40,954 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released All 3 (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All wheels have brake binding

Pass 21 Jun 2022 40,765 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 40,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 40,464 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 39,701 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 39,330 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 39,270 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 38,990 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 38,700 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,444 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,575 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 36,243 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 34,533 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 32,579 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 29,296 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 29,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 25,584 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 22,603 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 20,160 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 17,149 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 13,197 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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Y857 UGJ 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 88%.

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 Y857 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 Y857 UGJ registered?

Y857 UGJ is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is Y857 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y857 UGJ shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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