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GX51 SXN

2001 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

35,343 mi
Last recorded35,343 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 SXN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 35,343 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play drum stick on rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 34,831 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 34,471 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 33,867 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 32,653 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 32,036 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 29,883 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 28,219 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 27,493 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 13 May 2016 25,810 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 24,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear inner lamp in-op.

Pass 22 May 2014 21,854 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 21,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2013 20,523 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 20,193 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 19,026 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2011 19,026 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 18,090 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 15,934 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 13,842 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 11,560 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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GX51 SXN is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GX51 SXN, 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 GX51 SXN registered?

GX51 SXN is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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