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BX51 OGO

2001 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,349 mi
Last recorded73,349 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 OGO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 73,349 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 73,349 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 72,879 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 71,153 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 70,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 70,454 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 70,266 miles

METAL UNDERBODY PROTECTION FITTED

Pass 7 Aug 2018 70,093 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 69,671 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 69,669 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt END OF ADJUSTABLE TOE ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt END OF ADJUSTABLE TOE ARM (2.4.G.2)

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 69,244 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 68,785 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean

offside rear tyre tread depth 3mm

Pass 1 Jul 2014 67,500 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 66,412 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 64,389 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 62,460 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 60,029 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 55,643 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,462 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,832 miles

brake warning light illuminated on dash

engine management light on

Fail 20 Mar 2007 43,832 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 35,060 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 35,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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 OGO is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OGO, 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 BX51 OGO registered?

BX51 OGO is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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