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PK51 BOV

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

31,635 mi
Last recorded31,635 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 BOV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 31,635 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 30,553 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 30,139 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 29,240 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 28,823 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 28,465 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 27,884 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 27,311 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 27,104 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 24,207 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 21,575 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 20,461 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 20,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 May 2012 17,841 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 16,955 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 16,711 miles

Both front coil spring top and bottem mounting platforms are badly corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 16,104 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

front tyres quite badly perished big cracks in tread

Pass 23 May 2008 15,098 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 13,980 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 13,248 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PK51 BOV is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PK51 BOV, 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 PK51 BOV registered?

PK51 BOV is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is PK51 BOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK51 BOV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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