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AO51 HFG

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,258 mi
Last recorded55,258 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 55,258 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 54,510 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 53,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 52,951 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 52,652 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Audible Knocking Niose From Underneath , Vehicle Has Full Under Body Protection Preventing Full Inspection

Pass 11 Feb 2021 52,325 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 52,052 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 50,418 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,368 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 46,067 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 43,041 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 43,040 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,878 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 38,229 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 35,928 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,358 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 32,277 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,088 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 30,087 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 27,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 27,581 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,903 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 19,592 miles

brake pads wearing low . discs dark in colour

full under trays fitted

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 HFG is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HFG, 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 HFG registered?

AO51 HFG is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AO51 HFG safe to buy?

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