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YC51 ECA

2001 Lotus Elise · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2001 Lotus Elise Petrol 1796cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 36,700 miles on the clock, averaging 5,208 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YC51 ECA

MOT Status
Due date passed
36,700
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
5,208

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading36,700 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year5,208
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YC51 ECA 17k22k27k32k37k '06'10'08

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage36,700 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,687 miles
Since last MOT+14,898 miles
PASS
Mileage21,789 miles
Since last MOT+282 miles
PASS
Mileage21,507 miles
Since last MOT+1,124 miles
PASS
Mileage20,383 miles
Since last MOT+3,132 miles
PASS
Mileage17,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,251 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 ECA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYC — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YC51 ECA

What car is YC51 ECA?

YC51 ECA is a silver Lotus Elise, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Leeds in 2001.

What is the mileage of YC51 ECA?

The last recorded mileage for YC51 ECA was 36,700 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YC51 ECA passed its MOT?

YC51 ECA has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2010.

Is YC51 ECA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC51 ECA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YC51 ECA?

YC51 ECA is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.