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WJ51 EEZ

2001 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,775 mi
Last recorded24,775 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 EEZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 24,775 miles

front brake discs corroded surfaces warn

slight movement nearside steering arm

Fail 23 Nov 2012 24,775 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded surfaces warn

slight movement nearside steering arm

Fail 8 Nov 2012 24,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroding/warn

nearside front tyre perishing outer edge

slight movement nearside steering rack arm

Pass 7 Nov 2011 23,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyre treads cracked

front inner brake discs rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2010 22,696 miles

front inner brake discs corroding on suface & worn

nearside head light on lowest setting

nearside rear tyre wearing centre

offside rear tyre wearing centre

slight play nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 3 Nov 2009 20,786 miles

front + rear number plates honey combe

Fail 2 Nov 2009 20,785 miles

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

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

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

front + rear number plates honey combe

front inner discs corroded /worn/lipped

Pass 8 Nov 2008 19,122 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre tread spliting

offside front tyre tread spliting

Fail 7 Nov 2008 19,121 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre tread spliting

offside front tyre tread spliting

Pass 24 Oct 2007 18,131 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 17,741 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 16,510 miles

FACES OF REAR DISC'S CORRODED.

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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WJ51 EEZ is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WJ51 EEZ, 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 WJ51 EEZ registered?

WJ51 EEZ is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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