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KJ51 AVF

2001 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,077 mi
Last recorded46,077 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 AVF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 46,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 46,031 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 46,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 45,980 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 45,980 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 45,853 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 45,578 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 44,452 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 42,645 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 40,681 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,348 miles

MIL comes on as engine revs rise and also missfires

Fail 19 Sep 2016 38,336 miles

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 high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

MIL comes on as engine revs rise and also missfires

Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,399 miles

emissions took a long time to stabilize and it would appear incorrect catalytic converter fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2015 35,398 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both and do not maintain a steady white light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissions took a long time to stabilize and it would appear incorrect catalytic converter fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 30,135 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 24,180 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 22,475 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2005 13,052 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 13,052 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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KJ51 AVF is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KJ51 AVF, 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 KJ51 AVF registered?

KJ51 AVF is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is KJ51 AVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ51 AVF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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