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AT51 BPU

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,796 mi
Last recorded83,796 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 BPU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 83,796 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2025 83,782 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 82,005 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 82,003 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 81,075 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components corroded front to rear

Fail 5 Jan 2022 81,075 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components corroded front to rear

Fail 19 Nov 2021 81,074 miles

Brake performance not tested due to car not starting (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to car not starting (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim not tested due to not starting (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components corroded - front to rear

Pass 14 Aug 2020 79,901 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 79,875 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 78,095 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear steering arm has slight play

Rear brake discs lipped and corroded slightly.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 72,163 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Dec 2018 72,163 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 58,832 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 58,832 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 May 2016 47,595 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 46,104 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 46,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 44,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

small chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2014 44,235 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

small chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,693 miles

slight play in both front steering arms

under tray fitted to underside of car

Pass 12 Jan 2012 43,421 miles

all springs corroded

front pads look low

suspect coolant leak from nearside rear lower hose(clip ?)

suspect slight play in steering rack/arms

tyre size front 195/50/16

tyre size rear 225/45/17

wiper starting to not clear well

Pass 25 Jan 2011 38,963 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in steering rack

springs corroded

tyre size front 195/50/16

tyre size rear 225/45/17

Pass 28 Jan 2010 35,553 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 30,036 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,728 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 17,192 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 17,192 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 13,603 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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AT51 BPU is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AT51 BPU, 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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AT51 BPU is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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