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AO02 PXT

2002 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,351 mi
Last recorded89,351 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 PXT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2024 89,351 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 88,940 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 87,015 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 86,337 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear hand brake low

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

full floor cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jun 2020 84,832 miles

Full Floor covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 12 Apr 2019 82,727 miles

full floor cover fitted obscuring some components

n/s rear hand brake low imbalance

Pass 17 Apr 2018 81,387 miles

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

full floor cover fitted obscuring some components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s rear brake low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,673 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,811 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,765 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 66,079 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 61,955 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 58,425 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,073 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 46,591 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,649 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 36,447 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,596 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 30,172 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 PXT is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PXT, 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 PXT registered?

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

Is AO02 PXT safe to buy?

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