MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine Mamagement Light on
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine Mamagement Light on
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front lower bumper/spoiler insecure
Front undershield missing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear nearside lower bumper/skirt insecure
Front lower bumper/spoiler insecure
Front undershield missing
Rear nearside lower bumper/skirt insecure
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO51 NWS is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 NWS, 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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AO51 NWS is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 December 2001.
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