MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,502 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine overheats, fan not working.
Front and rear brake pads wearing low.
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Engine overheats, fan not working.
Front and rear brake pads wearing low.
UNABLE TO CHECK UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE FULLY DUE TO FITTMENT OF UNDER TRAYS
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY51 EES is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 AY51 EES, 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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How do I check the history of AY51 EES?
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What year was AY51 EES registered?
AY51 EES is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 October 2001.
Is AY51 EES safe to buy?
The MOT history for AY51 EES shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AY51 EES have outstanding finance?
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