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YS51 FAA

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,122 mi
Last recorded11,122 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 FAA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 11,122 miles

rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 11,058 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 11,058 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 10,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 10,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs rusty

Fail 21 Dec 2007 10,938 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2007 10,938 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2006 10,670 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2005 9,945 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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YS51 FAA is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YS51 FAA, 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 YS51 FAA registered?

YS51 FAA is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is YS51 FAA safe to buy?

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