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WA51 OJM

2001 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,428 mi
Last recorded84,428 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 OJM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 84,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 83,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 82,770 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 82,145 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 80,962 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 79,889 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 76,792 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 71,295 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 71,295 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 67,046 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 66,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyresx2 cracking in tread

Pass 31 Oct 2015 65,104 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track rod end joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 65,104 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track rod end joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,390 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 62,383 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 58,877 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 58,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 53,493 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 53,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 47,145 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 40,952 miles

both front tyres are getting close to wear indicators especially at inner edges

both rear tyres are getting close to wear indicators

offside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 7 Dec 2009 34,350 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 28,574 miles

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 22,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 22,245 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 16,475 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 12,544 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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WA51 OJM is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WA51 OJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA51 OJM registered?

WA51 OJM is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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