2001 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · Y556 ACL
2001 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 19,905 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y556 ACL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2026
- 19,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y556 ACL 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 (Y556 ACL) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Y556 ACL Mileage History
- 04/08/202216,267 mi
- 01/08/202317,415 mi+1,148 mi
- 30/07/202418,191 mi+776 mi
- 25/07/202519,003 mi+812 mi
- 01/08/202619,905 mi+902 mi
Average of roughly 911 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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Our Verdict
A highly attractive example of a 2001 Lo
Given the very low usage—averaging roughly 800 miles per year—your primary focus should be on 'shelf-life' components. Check for perishing rubber seals and the age of the tyres; low-mileage cars often have tyres with plenty of tread but outdated rubber compounds that can be unsafe.
Verify the service history to ensure the vehicle has received regular oil and fluid changes regardless of the low mileage. For a specialist vehicle of this age, evidence of a dedicated maintenance schedule is more important than the odometer reading alone.
As a specialist 1.8L petrol vehicle from 2001, this car will incur higher insurance premiums and require specialist maintenance. While the engine size is modest, the nature of the vehicle places it in a specific insurance bracket and requires technicians familiar with the Lotus chassis and engine.
Annual costs will be driven primarily by insurance and the necessity of using specialist parts and labour. Fuel economy is typical for a performance petrol engine of this era, but the overall cost of ownership is higher than a standard road car.
While this specific vehicle has a clean MOT history, you should still inspect the common failure points seen across the wider Elise population, specifically the exhaust system for signs of corrosion and the headlamps for clarity and function.
Carefully examine the tyres for sidewall cracking, as the low annual mileage suggests they may have been in place for several years. Additionally, check the underbody for any signs of corrosion that may not have been flagged as an MOT failure but could affect long-term value.
This blue Lotus Elise is a rare find, showing just 19,905 miles after 25 years of registration. The MOT history from 2022 to 2026 is remarkably clean, with five consecutive passes and no defects recorded. It represents a low-mileage entry into the Elise range with a consistent and defect-free testing record.
The Elise demonstrates a strong reliability profile with an average MOT pass rate of 88.6% across 6,281 analysed vehicles.
Reviewed by the IsItAGoodCar editorial team — Verified automotive analysis synthesized from official vehicle registries.
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