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BV51 CVC

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,238 mi
Last recorded75,238 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 CVC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 75,238 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 74,845 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 74,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 74,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 73,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 72,864 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Nov 2019 65,112 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn on inside face

Pass 18 Aug 2018 57,608 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,314 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 53,198 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,223 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 50,124 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,612 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,045 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 42,406 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Aug 2011 42,403 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,188 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight tightness in front wheels

warning light on dash

Pass 22 Aug 2009 36,186 miles

offside rear inner side light not working

undertrays fitted at time of test

warning light on dash

Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,196 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 30,487 miles

offside front brake hose ferrule end starting to deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2006 27,134 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 27,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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BV51 CVC is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BV51 CVC, 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 BV51 CVC registered?

BV51 CVC is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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