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B3 JBO

2002 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,038 mi
Last recorded65,038 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 JBO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 65,038 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 65,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 63,380 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 61,771 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 61,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 60,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 58,142 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 56,356 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 54,563 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 51,826 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 48,941 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 45,903 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 43,250 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 40,618 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,108 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,027 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 31,998 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,791 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,036 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,599 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 22,599 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 19,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,673 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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B3 JBO is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver 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 B3 JBO, 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 B3 JBO registered?

B3 JBO is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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