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AO02 SZD

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

90,017 mi
Last recorded90,017 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 90,017 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 88,482 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 84,164 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 80,644 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 80,489 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 78,062 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 75,519 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 72,716 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 68,390 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,387 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,876 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 58,975 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,360 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,487 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,261 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,052 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 31,623 miles

both rear tyres on wear bars

Fail 15 Dec 2007 31,600 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres close to wear bars

front and rear discs are getting worn

Pass 19 Dec 2006 27,730 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 27,547 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 SZD is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SZD, 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 SZD registered?

AO02 SZD is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 August 2002.

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