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AO02 HXY

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,248 mi
Last recorded78,248 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HXY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 78,248 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 78,135 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 78,005 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 77,788 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 77,491 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 76,853 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))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 71,736 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 71,736 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 67,274 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 65,054 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 62,260 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 58,717 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlamp just in aim

offside front top spring mounting corrding

offside rear top spring mounting corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,585 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 58,584 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 58,475 miles

50% of offside rear position light not working

play in nearside rack end

slight play in nearside rear lower balljoint

Fail 29 Sep 2011 58,475 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

50% of offside rear position light not working

play in nearside rack end

slight play in nearside rear lower balljoint

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,870 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 52,295 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 52,295 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 47,296 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 35,390 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 HXY is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO02 HXY, 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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AO02 HXY is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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