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OX51 BAD

2001 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,057 mi
Last recorded63,057 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX51 BAD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 63,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVANCED uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVANCED uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 63,045 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVANCED uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVANCED uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 62,593 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 May 2020 61,533 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 61,530 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 60,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BORDERLINE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 59,651 miles

possible leakage from n/s/r shock absorber ( appears oily, but tested when raining)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,243 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 56,455 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 51,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,301 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 47,171 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 43,066 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 35,259 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 31,787 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)

all front spring seats corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,365 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,937 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,903 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise wiper blade slightly split

Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,812 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 19,494 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 19,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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OX51 BAD is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OX51 BAD, 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 OX51 BAD registered?

OX51 BAD is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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