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BP02 GXZ

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

39,002 mi
Last recorded39,002 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 GXZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 39,002 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 38,812 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 38,806 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2023 38,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 38,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2020 38,069 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 38,063 miles

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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 37,695 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 37,129 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 36,815 miles

Rear both rear brake discs corroded

full under guards fitted preventing full inspection

various suspension component corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 36,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8.54 Co (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1030 ppm (7.3.D.3)

Rear both rear brake discs corroded

full under guards fitted preventing full inspection

various suspension component corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 36,247 miles

all four brake discs starting to corrode

aluminium underbody guard fitted preventing full underside inspection

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 May 2016 36,247 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)

all four brake discs starting to corrode

aluminium underbody guard fitted preventing full underside inspection

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 May 2015 35,629 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 34,659 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,966 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 33,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs starting to corrode

headlight adjuster not easily accessible

various suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,766 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,975 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,442 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 25,937 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 23,135 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 19,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 15,268 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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BP02 GXZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BP02 GXZ, 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 BP02 GXZ registered?

BP02 GXZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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