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AO51 FVB

2001 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,140 mi
Last recorded46,140 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FVB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 46,140 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 45,625 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 44,528 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 44,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front wiper smearing

Pass 26 Oct 2018 44,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 43,514 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 42,727 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 42,141 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 41,580 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,821 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,225 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 38,201 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,624 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 35,262 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,390 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,105 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 30,117 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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AO51 FVB is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 38,622 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO51 FVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO51 FVB registered?

AO51 FVB is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is AO51 FVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 FVB shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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