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BU02 LJL

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

74,920 mi
Last recorded74,920 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 LJL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 74,920 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 74,701 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 74,515 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 74,501 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 74,430 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 73,974 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 73,338 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 71,657 miles

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

wiper slightly smearing

Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,927 miles

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 68,902 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 67,562 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 67,144 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 67,140 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 65,000 miles

slight play in nearside rear track control arm

Fail 12 Jul 2014 65,000 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 62,551 miles

front pads worn low

nearside front indicator slightly white

slight play in offside rear top ball joint

Pass 23 Jun 2012 59,642 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 59,642 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 56,785 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 54,620 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 51,295 miles

nearside rear inner side light inopp

wiper smearing slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2008 41,855 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 41,852 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 34,584 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 27,701 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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