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AY51 EES

2001 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,502 mi
Last recorded26,502 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 EES
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 May 2011 26,502 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2011 26,502 miles

Engine overheats, fan not working.

Front and rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 18,545 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 14,640 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE FULLY DUE TO FITTMENT OF UNDER TRAYS

Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,759 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 12,977 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 11,354 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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