2001 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · Y21 CAL
2001 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Aug 2001. Recorded mileage 17,319 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,319 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y21 CAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 17,319 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y21 CAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Lotus Elise (Y21 CAL) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents”; “Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevent”; “Nearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevent”.
Y21 CAL Mileage History
- 02/07/202417,169 mi
- 21/07/202517,170 mi+1 mi
- 24/07/202517,170 mi
- 06/08/202617,316 mi+146 mi
- 07/09/202617,319 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 69 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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