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AO51 OOF

2001 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

52,854 mi
Last recorded52,854 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 52,854 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 52,513 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 52,028 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 52,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 51,572 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 50,918 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 50,572 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 50,246 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,859 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 49,427 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 48,630 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 47,982 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 46,778 miles

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

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

all brake disc's are pitted

Pass 9 Dec 2013 46,017 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all suspension rusty

exhaust system rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2012 44,603 miles

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

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

all suspension arms very rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2011 43,557 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 42,555 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 41,798 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 40,232 miles

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

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

front pipe mesh broken

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Dec 2007 37,855 miles

front pipe mesh broken

Pass 15 Dec 2006 34,977 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 27,861 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 OOF is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 OOF, 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 OOF registered?

AO51 OOF is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is AO51 OOF safe to buy?

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