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5463 EZ

2002 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

42,906 mi
Last recorded42,906 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5463 EZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 42,906 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 42,906 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 42,036 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 42,036 miles

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2023 41,545 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 41,524 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

- Suspension and its components have varied stages of corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded - (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Friction surface has 40% corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Friction surface has 60% corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 41,296 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 40,558 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 35,075 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber spring collar (spring mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear shock absorber upper and lower spring collars (spring mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 35,075 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber spring collar (spring mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear shock absorber upper and lower spring collars (spring mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 34,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 30,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2016 28,714 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2016 28,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 25,824 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 23,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 23,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 21,177 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,629 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 17,690 miles

wiper blade poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2010 15,354 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2009 11,487 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 11,458 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 6,927 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 6,926 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n0 brake servo fitted covering under vehicle most parts not visable

Pass 18 May 2007 5,713 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 4,599 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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5463 EZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2002 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 36,462 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5463 EZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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5463 EZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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