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LJ51 YDE

2001 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

52,962 mi
Last recorded52,962 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YDE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 52,962 miles

offside rear tyre tread depth low 225/45/17

Pass 10 Sep 2024 52,854 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 52,792 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 52,792 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,737 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 52,554 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 52,393 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 52,202 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 52,077 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 51,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 51,125 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 50,501 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 49,847 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,059 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 48,456 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,207 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 47,797 miles

Front dics slightly pitted

Rear dics heavly pitted

Pass 8 May 2009 47,356 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front top balljoint bolts nead checking for tightness

Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,603 miles

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

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

nearside front top ball joint bolts wont checking

Pass 3 Feb 2007 42,923 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 32,910 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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LJ51 YDE is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LJ51 YDE, 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 LJ51 YDE registered?

LJ51 YDE is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is LJ51 YDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 YDE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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