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AF02 GKE

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,753 mi
Last recorded25,753 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 GKE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2010 25,753 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 21,826 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 19,439 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 17,244 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 14,806 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)

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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AF02 GKE is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AF02 GKE, 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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What year was AF02 GKE registered?

AF02 GKE is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 April 2002.

Is AF02 GKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 GKE shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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