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LX51 MSO

2001 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,772 mi
Last recorded40,772 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 MSO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 40,772 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 40,757 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 39,832 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 37,901 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Dec 2022 36,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 36,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 35,485 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 33,881 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 32,354 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,197 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 31,557 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 31,280 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 30,753 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,078 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 29,078 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 28,257 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 27,321 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 24,721 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 23,351 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 23,351 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 21,858 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 19,651 miles

number plates changed before time of test

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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LX51 MSO is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LX51 MSO, 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 LX51 MSO registered?

LX51 MSO is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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