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LOTUS
ELISE (2001)
critical checks
valid MOT found
346 days remaining expires 2nd Dec 2026
valid road tax found
345 days remaining due 1st Dec 2026
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 7,300 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 1,500 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,500 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 14,800 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 14,800 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 8,400 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
3rd Dec 2025
80,922 miles (MOT)
26th Nov 2025
80,922 miles (MOT)
27th Sep 2024
80,833 miles (MOT)
21st Sep 2023
80,617 miles (MOT)
29th Sep 2022
80,176 miles (MOT)
30th Sep 2021
78,711 miles (MOT)
17th Sep 2020
77,941 miles (MOT)
17th Sep 2020
77,940 miles (MOT)
11th Sep 2019
74,936 miles (MOT)
27th Sep 2018
73,250 miles (MOT)
26th Sep 2017
67,820 miles (MOT)
27th Oct 2016
62,788 miles (MOT)
14th Oct 2015
59,078 miles (MOT)
27th Apr 2015
56,000 miles (DVLA)
17th Oct 2014
55,382 miles (MOT)
26th Oct 2013
48,974 miles (MOT)
18th Oct 2012
46,204 miles (MOT)
28th Oct 2011
43,899 miles (MOT)
8th Oct 2010
39,784 miles (MOT)
28th Sep 2009
33,908 miles (MOT)
26th Sep 2008
28,781 miles (MOT)
28th Sep 2007
23,838 miles (MOT)
20th Oct 2006
17,000 miles (DVLA)
12th Oct 2006
16,705 miles (MOT)
3rd Aug 2006
17,000 miles (DVLA)
4th Apr 2006
16,222 miles (MOT)
23rd Mar 2006
16,000 miles (DVLA)
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
80,922 miles
Estimated current mileage
80,925 miles
Estimated annual mileage
75 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 2nd Dec 2026
Date
3rd Dec 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
80922 miles
Expiry
2nd Dec 2026
Advisory Notice
Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Front Suspension Corroded Both Sides
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) ()
Advisory Notice
Rear Suspension Corroded
Date
26th Nov 2025
Result
Failed
Odometer
80922 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) ()
Major
Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
Date
27th Sep 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
80833 miles
Expiry
29th Sep 2025
Date
21st Sep 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
80617 miles
Expiry
29th Sep 2024
Advisory Notice
Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) ()
Minor
Offside Registration Plate Lamp Insecure Bodywork Damage (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Date
21st Sep 2023
Result
Failed
Odometer
80617 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) ()
Minor
Offside Registration Plate Lamp Insecure Bodywork Damage (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Pass With Rectification At Station
Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
Date
29th Sep 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
80176 miles
Expiry
29th Sep 2023
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Date
30th Sep 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
78711 miles
Expiry
29th Sep 2022
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) ()
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
Date
17th Sep 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
77941 miles
Expiry
26th Sep 2021
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
Date
17th Sep 2020
Result
Failed
Odometer
77940 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Major
Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
Date
11th Sep 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
74936 miles
Expiry
26th Sep 2020
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Covers Fitted To Underside Off Vehicle
Date
27th Sep 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
73250 miles
Expiry
26th Sep 2019
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Position Lamp Only 50% Illuminates
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
Date
26th Sep 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
67820 miles
Expiry
25th Sep 2018
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
Date
27th Oct 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
62788 miles
Expiry
27th Oct 2017
Date
14th Oct 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
59078 miles
Expiry
27th Oct 2016
Date
17th Oct 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
55382 miles
Expiry
27th Oct 2015
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
26th Oct 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
48974 miles
Expiry
27th Oct 2014
User Entered
Front Discs Inner Surface Corroded
User Entered
Rear Discs Corroded Inner Surface
Date
18th Oct 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
46204 miles
Expiry
27th Oct 2013
User Entered
Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
User Entered
Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge
User Entered
Some Corrosion To Front & Rear Brake Discs
Date
28th Oct 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
43899 miles
Expiry
27th Oct 2012
Date
8th Oct 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
39784 miles
Expiry
11th Oct 2011
Date
28th Sep 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
33908 miles
Expiry
11th Oct 2010
Date
26th Sep 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
28781 miles
Expiry
11th Oct 2009
User Entered
Some Corrosion/pitting To All Brake Discs
Date
28th Sep 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
23838 miles
Expiry
11th Oct 2008
Date
12th Oct 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
16705 miles
Expiry
11th Oct 2007
Date
4th Apr 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
16222 miles
Expiry
3rd Apr 2007
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Slightly Scored (3.5.1h)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Slightly Scored (3.5.1h)
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valuation data
current values
Forecourt
£4,860
Private
£4,010
Trade-In
£3,570
Auction
£2,930
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
December 2025
£4,860
November 2025
£4,993
August 2025
£5,150
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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
£4,860
Price when new
£22,506
Change in value
-£17,646
Over period of
291 months
Average rate of change
-£60 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 £4,860 and age of 8877 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
Taxed: Due 1st Dec 2026
Tax Band
I
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£190
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£345
6 months (Direct Debit)
£181
12 months (Direct Debit)
£362
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
1st Sep 2001
Registration
1st Sep 2001
Current Colour
Grey
Original Colour
Grey
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%
