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AO02 HYC

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,873 mi
Last recorded54,873 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HYC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 54,873 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 54,720 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 54,223 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 54,194 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 53,290 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 51,886 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 50,644 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 49,720 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 48,448 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,740 miles

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 Front 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 7 May 2010 43,225 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 40,499 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 35,123 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 35,123 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 29,897 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 29,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,561 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 HYC is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HYC, 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 HYC registered?

AO02 HYC is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is AO02 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 HYC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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