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AL02 USR

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

35,588 mi
Last recorded35,588 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL02 USR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 35,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 35,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 35,419 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 35,380 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 35,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 35,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 35,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 35,150 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 34,930 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 34,512 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 33,985 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,666 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 33,412 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 33,100 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 33,093 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,079 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 29,625 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,183 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,128 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 25,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 23,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf and nsf tyres perished

Fail 19 Mar 2008 23,037 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf and nsf tyres perished

Fail 8 Mar 2008 23,004 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,167 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 19,235 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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AL02 USR is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AL02 USR, 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 AL02 USR registered?

AL02 USR is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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