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BU02 LLP

2002 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

28,490 mi
Last recorded28,490 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 LLP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 28,490 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 28,380 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 28,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded inner face

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded inner face

Pass 11 Apr 2019 28,070 miles

Rear disc's slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 27,829 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 27,608 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 27,237 miles

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

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

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2016 27,236 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,624 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 23,669 miles

O/S/R SHOCK, COIL SPRING SEAT POOR.

Pass 9 Mar 2013 20,212 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 19,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 17,157 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 11,812 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 11,540 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 10,093 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 LLP is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LLP, 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 LLP registered?

BU02 LLP is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 April 2002.

Is BU02 LLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 LLP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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