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AO02 TBZ

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

6,366 mi
Last recorded6,366 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 TBZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 6,366 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 6,165 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 5,913 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 4,917 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 3,755 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 1,908 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 46,308 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 44,182 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 43,582 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 42,880 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 40,301 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 34,706 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 30,603 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 27,145 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 21,909 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 21,907 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 16,008 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 16,005 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 12,335 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 TBZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

AO02 TBZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 July 2002.

Is AO02 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 TBZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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