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AO02 HYJ

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,380 mi
Last recorded48,380 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HYJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 48,380 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 47,799 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 45,879 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 44,667 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 44,392 miles

Front Suspension components corroded and seriously weakened

Rear Suspension components corroded and seriously weakened

Pass 18 Sep 2020 44,056 miles

Front Coil springs corroded

Front Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Coil springs corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 18 Sep 2020 44,056 miles

Front Coil springs corroded

Front Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil springs corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 18 Sep 2019 43,779 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 43,044 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 42,365 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 41,118 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,234 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

minor oil leak

under body surface rust on various suspention componants

Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,969 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,545 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

screen washers poor spray pattern

Fail 16 Sep 2013 36,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

screen washers poor spray pattern

Pass 6 Sep 2012 34,704 miles

Slight corossion to N/S/R brake pipe.

Slight corossion to spring retaining clips.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,083 miles

slight corrosion to inner faces of rear discs

Fail 12 Sep 2011 32,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion to inner faces of rear discs

Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,399 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,238 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,448 miles

All tyres perishing on outer edges.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,476 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 19,388 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 18,737 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 HYJ is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HYJ, 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 HYJ registered?

AO02 HYJ is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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