MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO02 SZL is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 SZL, 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 SZL registered?
AO02 SZL is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 June 2002.
Is AO02 SZL safe to buy?
The MOT history for AO02 SZL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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