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HX51 PZF

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

91,349 mi
Last recorded91,349 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 PZF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 91,349 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 90,358 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 89,348 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 87,799 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 84,805 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 84,777 miles

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

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 3 Apr 2020 84,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 81,239 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 78,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 May 2018 78,579 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 74,593 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 70,753 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,294 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 64,294 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,769 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,395 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 47,279 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlamp aim on max high line

Fail 26 Mar 2012 47,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2011 39,773 miles

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

Under body covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2011 39,773 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under body covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,079 miles

front brake discs corroded

front wiper blade smears slightly

n/s/r sidelight has a bulb in/op

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2009 27,752 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 22,591 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 18,075 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 17,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

coolant leak from engine area

Pass 20 Dec 2005 9,736 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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HX51 PZF is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 HX51 PZF, 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 HX51 PZF registered?

HX51 PZF is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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