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X5 GPF

2001 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,272 mi
Last recorded21,272 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 GPF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 21,272 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 21,179 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 20,746 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 20,370 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 20,235 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 20,097 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 19,526 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 19,483 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 19,086 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 18,786 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 18,038 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 17,847 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 17,652 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)

Pass 29 May 2012 17,107 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,766 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 16,651 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 16,642 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 16,190 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 14,551 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 14,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2007 13,087 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 11,642 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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X5 GPF is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X5 GPF, 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 X5 GPF registered?

X5 GPF is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 January 2001.

Is X5 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 GPF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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