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AO02 PXL

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,848 mi
Last recorded53,848 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 53,848 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 53,287 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 52,319 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 51,828 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 50,643 miles

FULL UNDER TRAY FITTED,

Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,298 miles

under side floor covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 47,597 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 47,583 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,233 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 45,023 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 45,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 44,452 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,553 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 43,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISC PITTED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2006 42,549 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f driveing lamp lens cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2006 42,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f driveing lamp lens cracked

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 PXL is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PXL, 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 PXL registered?

AO02 PXL is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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