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AP02 YUE

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,545 mi
Last recorded36,545 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YUE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 36,545 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 36,460 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jul 2023 36,439 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jun 2022 36,396 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse Light Not Working

Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,386 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 36,319 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 36,319 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,248 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,020 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 36,020 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,265 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,462 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,872 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 14,573 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 12,165 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 YUE is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AP02 YUE, 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 YUE registered?

AP02 YUE is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 April 2002.

Is AP02 YUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP02 YUE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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