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80 JUO

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

9,186 mi
Last recorded9,186 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration80 JUO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 9,186 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 8,223 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 7,425 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 6,121 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 5,423 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 4,551 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 3,696 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess n/s cable frayed o/s outer deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 2,718 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess wires broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 1,232 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 62,096 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 59,060 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s 175/55R16 80w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R17 90w (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s o/s (3.7.B.3)

n/s o/s steering rack inner joints have slight play

Fail 14 Aug 2015 59,060 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s 175/55R16 80w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R17 90w (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s o/s (3.7.B.3)

n/s o/s steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,006 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,234 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 53,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 53,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,385 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,933 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 41,107 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 41,068 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,704 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,005 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 27,139 miles

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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80 JUO is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 80 JUO, 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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80 JUO is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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