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AO51 NVZ

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,756 mi
Last recorded35,756 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 NVZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2025 35,756 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 35,501 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 34,970 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 32,779 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 27,052 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 26,866 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 26,820 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 26,737 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 26,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 24,686 miles

Offside Front 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 4 Aug 2010 23,546 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 22,495 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 20,857 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 20,527 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AO51 NVZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AO51 NVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 NVZ registered?

AO51 NVZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is AO51 NVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 NVZ shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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