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BX51 OGG

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

22,878 mi
Last recorded22,878 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 OGG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 22,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 20,582 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 18,396 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 17,069 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 14,278 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 13,054 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 11,398 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 9,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 8,221 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 6,808 miles

vehicle has body covers on underside so unable to carry out visual check of brake pipes ect

Pass 25 Mar 2015 5,660 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 5,660 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 5,637 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 5,625 miles

rear no plate maybe misread

Pass 5 Aug 2009 5,606 miles

wiper bade poor condition,however clears screen efectivley.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 5,319 miles

unable to fully inspect under vehice components due to under body design.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 5,064 miles

front wiper split but still clearing windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2006 4,962 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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BX51 OGG is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 BX51 OGG, 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 BX51 OGG registered?

BX51 OGG is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is BX51 OGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 OGG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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