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LOTUS
ELISE (2001)
critical checks
valid MOT found
145 days remaining expires 28th Oct 2026
road tax not found
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 8,200 cases in the comprehensive checks we ran in the last 90 days!
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
stolen
You certainly don't want to get involved with a stolen vehicle, that's a nightmare! If stopped by the police you could be left massively out of pocket when they seize the vehicle.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
write-off or scrapped
It's essential to establish if a car has been involved in a serious crash. If it has, for safety you'll need to know if any damage was repairable. Also previous write-offs generally cost a lot less than a non-accident damaged car.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 15,900 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 15,900 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
import or export
During the last 90 days we found that more than 10,100 vehicles we ran checks against had import/export records that a buyer may not have known about.
advisory checks
Also included are essential pre-purchase checks such as details of previous ownership, plate and colour changes, engine number, and the VIN confirmation.
recorded use
mileage record
29th Oct 2025
65,522 miles (MOT)
18th Jun 2022
65,167 miles (MOT)
10th May 2021
64,205 miles (MOT)
7th May 2021
64,204 miles (MOT)
14th May 2020
61,966 miles (MOT)
12th Feb 2019
58,200 miles (MOT)
30th Nov 2018
58,142 miles (MOT)
7th Dec 2017
58,079 miles (MOT)
30th Nov 2016
58,012 miles (MOT)
3rd Dec 2015
57,971 miles (MOT)
8th Dec 2014
57,862 miles (MOT)
5th Nov 2013
56,860 miles (MOT)
1st Jul 2013
56,000 miles (DVLA)
26th Oct 2012
53,772 miles (MOT)
20th Jun 2012
52,000 miles (DVLA)
4th Oct 2011
51,741 miles (MOT)
30th Oct 2010
50,624 miles (MOT)
30th Oct 2009
48,650 miles (MOT)
12th Nov 2008
47,000 miles (DVLA)
16th Sep 2008
47,048 miles (MOT)
7th Sep 2007
45,490 miles (MOT)
31st Aug 2007
45,000 miles (DVLA)
16th Aug 2007
45,000 miles (DVLA)
25th Oct 2006
35,824 miles (MOT)
Make sure to check that the most recent recorded mileage roughly matches the vehicle's odometer before buying the vehicle.
We highlight in red when a vehicle mileage has decreased, check to see if this is suspicious. Sometimes this is just the result of rounding.
DVLA records are particularly prone to rounding / errors as they are provided by the general public.
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
65,522 miles
Estimated current mileage
65,585 miles
Estimated annual mileage
105 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 28th Oct 2026
Date
29th Oct 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
65522 miles
Expiry
28th Oct 2026
Date
18th Jun 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
65167 miles
Expiry
17th Jun 2023
Date
10th May 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
64205 miles
Expiry
13th May 2022
Date
7th May 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
64204 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major
Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
Date
14th May 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
61966 miles
Expiry
13th May 2021
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play Inner Steering Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Date
14th May 2020
Result
Failed
Odometer
61966 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play Inner Steering Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass With Rectification At Station
Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Date
12th Feb 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
58200 miles
Expiry
11th Feb 2020
Date
30th Nov 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
58142 miles
Expiry
7th Dec 2019
Date
7th Dec 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
58079 miles
Expiry
7th Dec 2018
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Date
30th Nov 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
58012 miles
Expiry
7th Dec 2017
Date
3rd Dec 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
57971 miles
Expiry
7th Dec 2016
Advisory Notice
Under Tray Covering All Underside Components
Date
8th Dec 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
57862 miles
Expiry
7th Dec 2015
Date
5th Nov 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
56860 miles
Expiry
4th Nov 2014
User Entered
Both N/s Lower Spring Mounts Corroded
Date
26th Oct 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
53772 miles
Expiry
29th Oct 2013
Date
4th Oct 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
51741 miles
Expiry
29th Oct 2012
User Entered
Both Rear Tyres Worn In Centre Of Tread
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Date
30th Oct 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
50624 miles
Expiry
29th Oct 2011
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
30th Oct 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
48650 miles
Expiry
29th Oct 2010
Date
16th Sep 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
47048 miles
Expiry
15th Sep 2009
User Entered
Front Wiper Slightly Worn
Date
7th Sep 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
45490 miles
Expiry
6th Sep 2008
Date
25th Oct 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
35824 miles
Expiry
24th Oct 2007
Date
25th Oct 2006
Result
Failed
Odometer
35824 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
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valuation data
current values
Forecourt
£4,440
Private
£3,670
Trade-In
£3,260
Auction
£2,680
Price when new
£22,506
An estimated mileage of 100k miles was used for latest valuation.
Valuations are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
value history
from previous checks on this vehicle
June 2026
£4,440
June 2021
£5,810
May 2021
£5,640
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Valuation history is not available for this vehicle, perform checks regularly to populate this data.
value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
June 2024
£5,730
May 2024
£5,600
April 2024
£4,240
March 2024
£5,765
February 2024
£5,990
January 2024
£6,360
November 2023
£5,050
October 2023
£5,170
August 2023
£5,245
July 2023
£4,000
June 2023
£5,620
May 2023
£5,079
February 2023
£3,200
January 2023
£5,087
October 2022
£5,340
September 2022
£5,340
August 2022
£5,628
July 2022
£5,802
June 2022
£5,800
May 2022
£5,461
April 2022
£6,680
March 2022
£5,843
February 2022
£5,810
January 2022
£5,960
December 2021
£6,295
November 2021
£3,980
October 2021
£5,828
September 2021
£5,688
August 2021
£5,860
July 2021
£5,912
June 2021
£5,410
May 2021
£5,507
April 2021
£5,650
March 2021
£5,537
February 2021
£3,629
January 2021
£3,373
December 2020
£3,469
November 2020
£3,514
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Valuations are dependant upon
estimated mileage and vehicle data available at the time each check was performed.
Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time
Current forecourt value
£4,440
Price when new
£22,506
Change in value
-£18,066
Over period of
295 months
Average rate of change
-£61 per month
An estimated mileage of 100k miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of £22,506, current value of £4,440 and age of 9002 days.
Valuations, original pricing or age data are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
running costs
fuel efficiency
Combined
38.7 mpg
Extra Urban
46.3 mpg
Urban Cold
30.1 mpg
road tax
Tax Status
SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification)
Tax Band
I
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£198
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£360
6 months (Direct Debit)
£189
12 months (Direct Debit)
£378
Details for this vehicle are shown as provided by our data sources, for example the manufacturer and dvla.
Details for this vehicle have not been provided from the manufacturer or dvla.
specifications
original details
Manufactured
12th Oct 2001
Registration
12th Oct 2001
Current Colour
Blue
Original Colour
Blue
Country of Origin
United kingdom
Model Variant
16V
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Nov 2000
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Nov 2000
Series
YH 7
vehicle body
Articulation
Rigid
Number of Axles
2
Body Type
Convertible
Number of Doors
2
Drive Type
4X2
Length
3276 mm
Height
1148 mm
Width
1701 mm
Number of Seats
2
performance & engine
Make
Lotus
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Number of Gears
5
Nominal Capacity
1.8L
Size
1796 cc
Max Speed
125 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
5.6 seconds
Horse Power
122 bhp
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km
Peak Power
5600 rpm
Torque
124 lb-ft
Peak Torque
4500 rpm
Location
Middle
Driving Axle
Rear
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Bore
80 mm
Cylinder Arrangement
Inline
Number of Cylinders
4
Valve Gear
DOHC
Valves per Cylinder
4
Stroke Length
89
Delivery
Normal
Description
ECD3
Specification data for this vehicle is shown as recorded in our data sources, for example from the manufacturer and dvla.
Specification data for this vehicle has not been provided in the registration from the manufacturer.
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model insights
LOTUS ELISE
You can run a car check report and generate lots of lovely information all about your vehicle, but what does it all mean? Using the huge amounts of data we have on UK vehicles our experts at mycarcheck.com have come up with some invaluable insights into the UK car market. We have searched our data base to find vehicles that are the same (or similar) make, model and age, so whether you are buying, selling or just browsing, you know how your vehicle compares to other matching or similar vehicles.
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
- The most popular colour is Blue.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider Yellow/green, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 1.8L more than any other.
Blue
28.47%
Silver
20.17%
Red
12.87%
Yellow
11.39%
Green
9.28%
Grey
5.57%
Black
5.20%
Purple
2.23%
Orange
1.61%
Maroon
1.49%
White
1.11%
2003
3.47%
2002
13.99%
2001
14.36%
2000
12.62%
1999
17.08%
1998
24.38%
1997
9.16%
1996
2.60%
1796cc
95.79%
1998cc
1.24%
2000cc
0.62%
Petrol
100.00%
0
9.79%
1
10.78%
2
12.64%
3
14.25%
4
14.50%
5
12.27%
6
8.55%
7
6.69%
8
4.34%
9
3.10%
10
1.36%
11
1.24%
00k … 10k
1.40%
10k … 20k
4.83%
20k … 30k
8.13%
30k … 40k
7.24%
40k … 50k
14.10%
50k … 60k
14.87%
60k … 70k
13.09%
70k … 80k
10.93%
80k … 90k
8.13%
90k … 100k
5.59%
100k … 110k
3.68%
110k … 120k
3.56%
120k … 130k
1.14%
130k … 140k
1.52%
140k … 150k
0.51%
