MOT Status
ValidMileage
73,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.30mm 225/45/17 also wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.98mm 225/45/17 also wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.53mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.32mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.53mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.32mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.22mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.10mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda @ 1.130 (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.22mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.10mm (4.1.E.1)
Wiper smearing slightly
Very slight play in rear tracking arm joints
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coolant level low
front wiper
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coolant level low
front wiper
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B5 NUS is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 B5 NUS, 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 B5 NUS registered?
B5 NUS is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 October 2001.
Is B5 NUS safe to buy?
The MOT history for B5 NUS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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