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AO51 NWK

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,285 mi
Last recorded59,285 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 59,285 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 59,187 miles

Offside parking brake low effort

Pass 21 Aug 2023 59,104 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 59,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (Corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 58,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 58,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2019 57,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 57,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Forward (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,903 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,351 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside rear inboard (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside front inboard (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front inboard (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 56,351 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside rear inboard (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside front inboard (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front inboard (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 55,640 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 53,776 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,522 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 49,844 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 48,135 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 46,108 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,108 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 45,050 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 40,923 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 32,901 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 NWK is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NWK, 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 NWK registered?

AO51 NWK is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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