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AP02 KFD

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

34,223 mi
Last recorded34,223 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 KFD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 34,223 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 33,876 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 33,490 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 33,206 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 33,015 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 32,852 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 32,162 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 31,309 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 30,759 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 29,944 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 29,023 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 27,922 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,991 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 26,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 19,442 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 12,414 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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AP02 KFD is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AP02 KFD, 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 AP02 KFD registered?

AP02 KFD is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is AP02 KFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP02 KFD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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