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PK51 BOH

2001 Lotus Exige

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,059 mi
Last recorded47,059 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Exige26,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 BOH
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 47,059 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 46,522 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 46,218 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 46,013 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 45,958 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 45,795 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 45,652 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 45,652 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 45,332 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 45,035 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,758 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 44,477 miles

SOME PLAY IN STEERING RACK TRACK ROD INNER JOINTS

Fail 12 Sep 2014 44,033 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 44,033 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,709 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,953 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,929 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,729 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 34,729 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 29,605 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 24,622 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 20,931 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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PK51 BOH is a 2001 Lotus Exige in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PK51 BOH, 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 PK51 BOH registered?

PK51 BOH is a 2001 Lotus Exige, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is PK51 BOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK51 BOH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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