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AO02 HXR

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

29,946 mi
Last recorded29,946 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HXR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 29,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2025 28,416 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 27,133 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 27,040 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 26,936 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2021 26,887 miles

rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2020 26,582 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 26,021 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 25,346 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 24,303 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 23,195 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 22,274 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 21,755 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 20,403 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 May 2012 18,913 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm worn on outer edge and perishing

offside front tyre on 2mm worn on inner edge and perishing

wiper smeary

Pass 9 Apr 2011 17,124 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 14,470 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 14,470 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 12,169 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 11,225 miles

N/S/F tyre on 2mm on outer edge

cannot check brake servo

Pass 10 Jan 2007 10,978 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 10,411 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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AO02 HXR is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 AO02 HXR, 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 AO02 HXR registered?

AO02 HXR is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is AO02 HXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 HXR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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