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Y915 TKM

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,923 mi
Last recorded4,923 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY915 TKM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 4,923 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 4,407 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 4,159 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 2,367 miles

Front both front brake pad securing pins (wrong way round) but still securing brake pads

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 2,359 miles

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front both front brake pad securing pins (wrong way round) but still securing brake pads

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 41,480 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 39,501 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,823 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 37,508 miles

all 4 coil springs heavily corroded and all alloy adjuster nuts heavily corroded .

nearside front tyre cracked

undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring underside and components

Fail 10 Apr 2017 37,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 2 x (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating 2 x (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2015 36,546 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 36,546 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 35,549 miles

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

corrosion on all 4 brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2012 35,036 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 35,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 33,752 miles

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

front discs worn

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Aug 2011 33,752 miles

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

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

front discs worn

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2010 32,565 miles

front discs pitted

front number plate cracked

rear discs pitted

Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,500 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 29,808 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,803 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2007 26,887 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 18,611 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 18,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y915 TKM is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y915 TKM, 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 Y915 TKM registered?

Y915 TKM is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 May 2001.

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