2001 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · BJ51 CTJ
2001 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 51,941 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BJ51 CTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 51,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BJ51 CTJ Mileage History
- 19/02/202451,636 mi
- 11/03/202551,718 mi+82 mi
- 30/03/202651,878 mi+160 mi
- 20/04/202651,931 mi+53 mi
- 21/04/202651,941 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BJ51 CTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Lotus Elise (BJ51 CTJ) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal is going full travel and hitting the floor (1.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
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