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BU02 LHZ

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,798 mi
Last recorded38,798 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 LHZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 38,798 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 38,467 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 38,237 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 38,067 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 37,967 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 37,736 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 37,327 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 37,139 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 36,586 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 36,204 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 35,568 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 34,717 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 33,939 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 32,572 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 31,214 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,825 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 28,140 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 28,107 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,543 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 26,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 19,990 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 8,322 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 8,322 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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BU02 LHZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey 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 BU02 LHZ, 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 BU02 LHZ registered?

BU02 LHZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 August 2002.

Is BU02 LHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 LHZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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