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A16 XOS

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

14,695 mi
Last recorded14,695 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XOS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 14,695 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 14,427 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2025 14,427 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 14,054 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 13,654 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 13,654 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 13,089 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 13,036 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 13,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 12,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 12,186 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 11,819 miles

Advise both front tyres age cracking in tread.

Advise four wheel alignment due to tyre wear

Fail 4 Aug 2015 11,819 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Advise both front tyres age cracking in tread.

Advise four wheel alignment due to tyre wear

Pass 20 Jun 2014 10,886 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 10,886 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2013 8,861 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 9 May 2012 6,267 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 3,249 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 3,019 miles

advise coolant leak front

advise nearside inner side light not working

Pass 26 Jul 2008 2,816 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 768 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 12 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 6,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 6,122 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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A16 XOS is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A16 XOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 XOS registered?

A16 XOS is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 June 2002.

Is A16 XOS safe to buy?

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