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YS51 BJY

2001 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,876 mi
Last recorded19,876 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Esprit33,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 BJY
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 19,876 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 19,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 19,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 18,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber bolt needs to be a bit longer for nylock nut to work.

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber bolt needs to be a bit longer for nylock nut to work.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front caliper binding slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower shock absorber bolt needs to be a bit longer for nylock nut to work.

Fail 29 Apr 2022 18,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber bolt needs to be a bit longer for nylock nut to work.

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber bolt needs to be a bit longer for nylock nut to work.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front caliper binding slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower shock absorber bolt needs to be a bit longer for nylock nut to work.

Pass 24 May 2007 15,214 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 10,661 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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YS51 BJY is a 2001 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YS51 BJY, 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 YS51 BJY registered?

YS51 BJY is a 2001 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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