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AO02 TBV

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,673 mi
Last recorded56,673 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 56,673 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 55,868 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 55,510 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 52,863 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 49,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 45,726 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn on insides

Fail 18 Jul 2011 45,589 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management warning light on

front brake disc inner surfaces slightly pitted

Pass 4 Mar 2009 42,415 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 36,152 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 36,142 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 23 May 2006 34,335 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 TBV is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TBV, 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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AO02 TBV is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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