MOT Status
ValidMileage
74,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
wiper slightly smearing
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split and twisted (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
slight play in nearside front top wishbone front bush
water leak
slight play in nearside rear track control arm
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight play in nearside rear track control arm
front pads worn low
nearside front indicator slightly white
slight play in offside rear top ball joint
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs corroded and pitted
rear brake discs scored and corroded
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs corroded and pitted
rear brake discs scored and corroded
front discs slightly corroded
nearside front indicator slightly white
nearside rear inner side light inopp
offside front lower mainbeam /fog lamp inopp
slight play in nearside rear wheel (unable to locate where play is situated)
nearside rear inner sidelight inop
rear brake pads getting low
signs of anti-freeze leak (lower hose clip not tight)
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
nearside rear inner side light inopp
wiper smearing slightly
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU02 LJL is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red 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 BU02 LJL, 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 LJL registered?
BU02 LJL is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 July 2002.
Is BU02 LJL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU02 LJL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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