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BU02 LLG

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,338 mi
Last recorded30,338 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,338 miles

rear brake discs starting to rust

front brake discs starting to wear

front top suspension arms slight movement

nearside indicator siderepeator starting to discolour

rear tyre treads starting to wear on inner edges

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Apr 2009 30,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs starting to wear

front top suspension arms slight movement

nearside indicator siderepeator starting to discolour

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear tyre treads starting to wear on inner edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2008 27,758 miles

front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

front top suspension arms bushes starting to wear

nearside indicator siderepeator starting to discolour

rear brake discs starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,048 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2006 17,753 miles

both front headlight aims on top height level no further adjustment possible

both front inner brake pads 3/4 worn

both rear tyre treads worn to 2mm on inner edges

grill/trim on engine cover missing/broken

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 4 Mar 2006 17,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front inner brake pads are 3/4 worn

both rear tyre treads inner edges worn to 2mm

grill/trim on engine cover missing

inner surface of both front brake discs starting to rust

slight play in offside of steering rack

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 LLG is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LLG, 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 LLG registered?

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

Is BU02 LLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 LLG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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