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Y999 AJH

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

20,236 mi
Last recorded20,236 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY999 AJH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 20,236 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 20,042 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 20,025 miles

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

both front tyers are cracking in tred

cracking in both rear tyers

Fail 12 Sep 2023 20,025 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front tyers are cracking in tred

cracking in both rear tyers

Pass 26 Jul 2022 19,887 miles

near side front tyer is cracking in tred

off side front tyer is starting to crack in tred

Fail 26 Jul 2022 19,887 miles

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

near side front tyer is cracking in tred

off side front tyer is starting to crack in tred

Pass 29 Jul 2021 19,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 19,495 miles

both front tyres are cracking in tred

Pass 20 Jul 2019 19,245 miles

near side rear tyre is starting to crack in tred off side front tyre and near side front tyre s are cracking in tred

Pass 12 Jun 2017 19,222 miles

near side front tyre is cracking in tred

near side rear tyre is cracking in tred

off side front tyre is cracking in tred

Pass 16 Jun 2016 18,979 miles

both front tyres are cracking in tred

near side rear tyre is cracking in tred

Pass 17 Jun 2015 18,539 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 18,130 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 17,826 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 17,743 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 17,547 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 17,261 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 17,261 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 16,700 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,237 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 15,918 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 15,918 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2006 15,203 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 15,203 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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Y999 AJH 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 79.2%.

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 Y999 AJH, 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 Y999 AJH registered?

Y999 AJH is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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