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LW51 ZYX

2001 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

39,763 mi
Last recorded39,763 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 ZYX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 39,763 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 38,254 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 37,679 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 37,679 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 36,258 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 35,755 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 35,755 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 35,334 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 34,157 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 32,800 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 32,796 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 30,694 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 30,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 29,240 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 27,275 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 27,275 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 26,780 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 26,780 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 26,326 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2013 24,114 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 24,114 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 24,023 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2011 23,430 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 23,430 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 20,023 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 18,520 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 17,843 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 15,606 miles

both rear tyres close to tread depth limit

Pass 6 Dec 2005 13,223 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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LW51 ZYX is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LW51 ZYX, 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 LW51 ZYX registered?

LW51 ZYX is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 December 2001.

Is LW51 ZYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW51 ZYX shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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