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AO02 MLK

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

3,379 mi
Last recorded3,379 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 MLK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 3,379 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 27,875 miles

all suspension and brake components corroded

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low

full under body shields fitted

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,846 miles

ALL BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

all brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

wiper poor

Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,857 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 26,857 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 26,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,909 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 25,889 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 24,385 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,238 miles

f.tyres low on inner edges

slight play in a.roll bar links

Fail 24 Aug 2006 22,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

f.tyres low on inner edges

one of n/s/r side lamps not working

slight play in a.roll bar links

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 MLK is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MLK, 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 MLK registered?

AO02 MLK is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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