£14,204
2001 Lotus Elise S2
United Kingdom • 7 May 2026 • Lot N/A
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2001 Lotus Elise S2, with just over 74,000 miles and three previous owners, features a recent specialist service and an advisory-free MOT. Finished in a tasteful dark grey with a black and grey interior, it boasts good history and well-maintained mechanicals, offering a compelling entry into classic sports car ownership.
Condition
7
The car is reported to be in good condition throughout, with some signs of wear commensurate with age and mileage. The exterior presents well with only minor marks, and the interior is clean with everything working. The presence of minor imperfections and the need for minor reconditioning aligns with a 'Very Good' condition rating.
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Odometer:
74,191 miles
NK51 LXS
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RHD/LHD:
RHD
Highlights Incredibly engaging and usable two-seater sports car Recent specialist full service and clean bill of health In good condition throughout Advisory-free MOT ITG induction kit fitted Overview We've all heard the “Elise is go-kart” analogy before.
The comparison has been made a thousand times but then if the shoe fits...
The fact of the matter is the similarities are undeniable.
Engine, chassis, wheels, adrenaline.
It's a simple concept that has kept the Lotus Elise at the top of driver's cars lists and in paddocks at tracks around the word for decades and it's a setup that continues to excite, especially in today's dumbed down automotive landscape where excitement and passion no longer seem to be part of the design language of most modern cars.
Building upon the original Elise, the S2 looked a bit more purposeful and featured a better, more refined interior as well as new Bilstein suspension.
The K-Series lump was still providing the forward motion but it was now control...
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£6,975
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£33,696
Median Price (Since 2020)
£75,132
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Aug 12 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
73,607 miles
Registration Date
2001-09-01
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 11 2025 with 73,607 miles
Passed
On Aug 13 2024 with 72,419 miles
Passed
On Nov 08 2019 with 72,287 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- both rear tyres wearing unevenly
- offside headlight aim on highest limit and nearside headlight aim on lowest limit
Passed
On Nov 13 2018 with 72,270 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear tyre wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Nov 16 2017 with 72,197 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- covers covering most of the underside of the vehicle
- both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
Failed
On Nov 15 2017 with 72,197 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory:
- covers covering most of the underside of the vehicle
- both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
Passed
On Jun 18 2008 with 47,974 miles
Passed
On May 24 2007 with 47,490 miles
Passed
On May 22 2006 with 38,241 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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