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AY51 GHN

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

51,702 mi
Last recorded51,702 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 GHN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 51,702 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlamp aims on upper limit

Fail 2 Jul 2025 51,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlamp aims on upper limit

Pass 8 Jul 2024 50,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp aims on upper limit

Pass 10 Jul 2023 50,231 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 49,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 49,196 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint. ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 47,552 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc face corroding.

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc face corroding.

Pass 18 May 2019 46,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 43,609 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 42,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 39,207 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 39,207 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 1 May 2015 36,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front brakes slight binding

nearside dip aim on highest limit

offside centre lamp not working with main beam

Pass 1 May 2015 36,825 miles

both front brakes slight binding

nearside dip aim on highest limit

offside centre lamp not working with main beam

Pass 28 May 2014 35,868 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 35,504 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 34,428 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,116 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 31,094 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,354 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,112 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 23,849 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 21,150 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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AY51 GHN is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AY51 GHN, 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 AY51 GHN registered?

AY51 GHN is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is AY51 GHN safe to buy?

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