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BU02 LLF

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,934 mi
Last recorded57,934 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 LLF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 57,934 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 57,565 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 57,220 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 56,782 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 56,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 56,425 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 56,417 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,088 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 55,624 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 55,215 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

coolant level below minimum

nearside rear brake has slight bind

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 23 Jul 2015 54,738 miles

coolant close to minimum level

Pass 27 Jun 2014 53,858 miles

coolant on minimum

nearside front spring lower platform slightly damaged

rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Jul 2013 53,213 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 52,561 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 51,794 miles

both rear brake disc corroded inner faces

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 8 Jul 2010 50,224 miles

headlamp lense covers missing

headlamp to body mountings cracked

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,645 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,011 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,119 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 23,679 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 23,293 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 LLF is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LLF, 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 LLF registered?

BU02 LLF is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BU02 LLF safe to buy?

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