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LT51 ELS

2001 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,909 mi
Last recorded38,909 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 ELS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 38,909 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 37,594 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 36,360 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 35,976 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 35,070 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 30,840 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 30,777 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 30,449 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 29,825 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 29,300 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 28,819 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 28,067 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underside components corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 27,579 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 26,268 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,499 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2009 24,432 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 22,820 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 21,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 19,015 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 17,542 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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LT51 ELS is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LT51 ELS, 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 LT51 ELS registered?

LT51 ELS is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is LT51 ELS safe to buy?

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