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BJ51 CTJ

2001 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,941 mi
Last recorded51,941 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 CTJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 51,941 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 51,931 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal is going full travel and hitting the floor (1.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 51,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2025 51,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 51,636 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 51,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 50,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 49,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 49,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 48,592 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 47,635 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,673 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 44,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 42,579 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,120 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,907 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2012 35,905 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2011 35,367 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 34,266 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 32,223 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,812 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,229 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 29,229 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,312 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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BJ51 CTJ is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ51 CTJ, 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 BJ51 CTJ registered?

BJ51 CTJ is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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