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Y42 UOM

2001 Lotus Exige

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,805 mi
Last recorded30,805 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 UOM
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 30,805 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 30,328 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 30,014 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 29,051 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 27,681 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 27,675 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 26,118 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 26,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 24,805 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 22,427 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 22,427 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 19,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,802 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 15,709 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 14,010 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Lotus Exige?

Based on 20,795 MOT tests across 2,298 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
1,345
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 417
Headlamp aim too high 214
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 205
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 178
Headlamp aim too low 155
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Y42 UOM is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 26,625 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Exige fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 417 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y42 UOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Exige typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y42 UOM registered?

Y42 UOM is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y42 UOM safe to buy?

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