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AO51 NWX

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,972 mi
Last recorded41,972 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 NWX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 41,972 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 41,744 miles

undercarriage - corroded and rusty suspension components (excluding both front shock absorbers and springs

Pass 6 Oct 2023 41,564 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom mountings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 41,287 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 41,142 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 41,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 40,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 40,165 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,991 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 39,609 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,907 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 38,120 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 38,120 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,579 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2012 36,545 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,282 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 31,953 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,329 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 29,329 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 20,041 miles

rear pads appear low

Pass 10 Apr 2006 15,308 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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AO51 NWX is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AO51 NWX, 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 AO51 NWX registered?

AO51 NWX is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is AO51 NWX safe to buy?

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