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YC51 EDO

2001 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,843 mi
Last recorded40,843 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 EDO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 2 May 2025 40,843 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 40,843 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 40,483 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 40,843 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 40,843 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 40,843 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 40,843 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 40,843 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 40,843 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 40,815 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,814 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,814 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,745 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,240 miles

front and rear discs worn

Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,104 miles

all 4 brake discs worn

Pass 27 May 2009 32,103 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 25,403 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 18,402 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 16,784 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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YC51 EDO is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC51 EDO, 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 YC51 EDO registered?

YC51 EDO is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is YC51 EDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC51 EDO shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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