MOT Status
ValidMileage
48,380 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension components corroded and seriously weakened
Rear Suspension components corroded and seriously weakened
Front Coil springs corroded
Front Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
Rear Coil springs corroded
Rear Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
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
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))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
screen washers poor spray pattern
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
Slight corossion to N/S/R brake pipe.
Slight corossion to spring retaining clips.
slight corrosion to inner faces of rear discs
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight corrosion to inner faces of rear discs
All tyres perishing on outer edges.
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AO02 HYJ safe to buy?
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