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YL51 XCX

2001 Lotus Elise · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 29,795 miles on the clock, averaging 2,982 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YL51 XCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
29,795
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
2,982

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading29,795 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,412
Average per year2,982
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL51 XCX 11k15k20k25k30k '06'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage29,795 miles
Since last MOT+6,412 miles
PASS
Mileage23,383 miles
Since last MOT+10,901 miles
PASS
Mileage12,482 miles
Since last MOT+149 miles
PASS
Mileage12,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage12,333 miles
Since last MOT+214 miles
PASS
Mileage12,119 miles
Since last MOT+467 miles
PASS
Mileage11,652 miles
Since last MOT+1,070 miles
PASS
Mileage10,582 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 XCX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YL51 XCX

What car is YL51 XCX?

YL51 XCX is a blue Lotus Elise, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YL51 XCX?

The last recorded mileage for YL51 XCX was 29,795 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL51 XCX passed its MOT?

YL51 XCX has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Oct 2012.

Is YL51 XCX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL51 XCX 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 YL51 XCX?

YL51 XCX is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.