MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all brake disks corroded
front tyres perished
front wiper slow to clear
n/s/r brake slightly binding
rear tyres close to legal limit
slight oil staining on o/s/r shocker
slight play in o/s/r track rod
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Low Brake Fluid Level Light On
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight play in steering rack
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front pads low.
o/s/f fog lamp innop.
rear pads low.
slight oil misting to n/s/f shock-absorber.
water ingress n/s/f indicator lense.
front pads low.
o/s/f fog lamp innop.
rear pads low.
slight oil misting to n/s/f shock-absorber.
water ingress n/s/f indicator lense.
front pads getting low
rear brake pads getting low
slight free play in steering
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW.
SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TRACK ROD END.
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PO51 OSC is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 PO51 OSC, 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 OSC registered?
PO51 OSC is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 October 2001.
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