2001 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · Y357 AFP
2001 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2001. Recorded mileage 18,604 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,604 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y357 AFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 18,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y357 AFP 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 (Y357 AFP) between May 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”.
Y357 AFP Mileage History
- 16/05/202317,340 mi
- 23/05/202317,346 mi+6 mi
- 10/07/202417,640 mi+294 mi
- 02/10/202417,730 mi+90 mi
- 30/09/202518,604 mi+874 mi
Average of roughly 532 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Lotus Lotus Elise S2 (Rover K-Series)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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