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YC51 OSV

2001 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,307 mi
Last recorded19,307 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 OSV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 19,307 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 19,237 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 18,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 18,498 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 18,210 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 17,949 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 17,804 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 17,622 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 17,327 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 16,887 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 16,869 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 16,518 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 16,210 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 15,822 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 15,178 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 14,704 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 14,512 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 14,129 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 13,203 miles

poss fault on n/s/f side light

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

clips missing of outer rack boot end

n/s aim at highest point

o/s aim at lowest point

Pass 26 Apr 2008 12,362 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 11,165 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 9,967 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 OSV is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Silver 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 YC51 OSV, 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

How do I check the history of YC51 OSV?

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What year was YC51 OSV registered?

YC51 OSV is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is YC51 OSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC51 OSV 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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