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KE51 GZK

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,591 mi
Last recorded74,591 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 GZK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 74,591 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 74,591 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 73,423 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 73,298 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 71,448 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 68,245 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 67,784 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipes have applied protection

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 67,784 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipes have applied protection

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 67,326 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,697 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Fail 29 Aug 2017 65,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes have applied protection

Pass 24 Aug 2016 64,629 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 64,626 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 63,196 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,026 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake disc's worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Fail 25 Jun 2014 62,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake disc's worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2013 58,940 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 58,939 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs are corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 56,537 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 56,537 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,661 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 54,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 51,594 miles

Protective covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 13 Oct 2009 51,583 miles

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

Protective covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 27 Oct 2008 50,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 48,917 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 44,864 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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KE51 GZK is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KE51 GZK, 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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KE51 GZK is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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