MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,958 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front & rear suspension is corroding badly
rear brake discs are in very poor condition
steam coming from front radiator when engine is running
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front & rear suspension is corroding badly
front brake discs are in very poor condition
rear brake discs are in very poor condition
steam coming from front radiator when engine is running
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all brake discs slighty rusty/scored on inside edges.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
all brake discs slighty rusty/scored on inside edges.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 LLT is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 LLT, 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 LLT registered?
BU02 LLT is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 March 2002.
Is BU02 LLT safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU02 LLT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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