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BD51 XOE

2001 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,516 mi
Last recorded85,516 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 XOE
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 85,516 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 82,722 miles

Minor chip in front windscreen.

Pass 10 May 2024 78,364 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 69,271 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 60,855 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 55,158 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 53,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyre worn inner edges

slight oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016 53,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyre worn inner edges

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 51,920 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 50,477 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 49,523 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 47,632 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 47,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 43,765 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 40,110 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,756 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 29,351 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)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 29,351 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 22,159 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Exige?

Based on 20,795 MOT tests across 2,298 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
1,345
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 417
Headlamp aim too high 214
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 205
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 178
Headlamp aim too low 155
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BD51 XOE is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 26,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Exige fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 417 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD51 XOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Exige typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lotus Exige is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD51 XOE registered?

BD51 XOE is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is BD51 XOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 XOE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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