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AO51 HFB

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,807 mi
Last recorded48,807 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 HFB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 48,807 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 48,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2015 48,440 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 47,547 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,547 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 47,055 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 46,173 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 44,906 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 41,495 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,846 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 37,742 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2008 35,027 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2007 30,029 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 HFB is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HFB, 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 HFB registered?

AO51 HFB is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is AO51 HFB safe to buy?

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