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PO51 ORU

2001 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

46,697 mi
Last recorded46,697 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 ORU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 46,697 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 45,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 43,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 42,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 40,588 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 36,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 36,189 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 35,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 35,153 miles

some corrosion on suspension and hub components

Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,522 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 33,726 miles

headlamp beam pattern poor

some corrosion on suspension components

Pass 24 Feb 2015 32,638 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on some suspension components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 31,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise new wiper blade

some corrosion on suspension components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,383 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,495 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 28,150 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 26,626 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 24,614 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 22,377 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 17,704 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 17,692 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s spot light out

Pass 2 Aug 2006 10,159 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 9,233 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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PO51 ORU is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 PO51 ORU, 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 PO51 ORU registered?

PO51 ORU is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is PO51 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO51 ORU shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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