MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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BX51 OFS is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2002 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 36,462 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 BX51 OFS, 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 24 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BX51 OFS registered?
BX51 OFS is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 January 2002.
Is BX51 OFS safe to buy?
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