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AO51 HDJ

2001 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,230 mi
Last recorded34,230 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Esprit33,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 HDJ
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 34,230 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 32,927 miles

certain components obscured from view

Pass 26 Apr 2024 32,892 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 32,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 32,848 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 32,847 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 32,847 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 32,828 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 32,828 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 32,814 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 32,622 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 32,618 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,880 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,791 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?

Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
2,324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 464
brake binding 455
parking brake recording little or no effort 332
Headlamp aim too low 326
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AO51 HDJ is a 2001 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 33,900 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Esprit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 624 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO51 HDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Esprit typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 25 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO51 HDJ registered?

AO51 HDJ is a 2001 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AO51 HDJ safe to buy?

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