MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,645 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres perrishing
Both front tyres showing signs of fatique (cracking between treads)
175/55/16
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres cracking/perishing
rear inner brake pads almost on limit
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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 LMM is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 LMM, 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 LMM registered?
BU02 LMM is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 July 2002.
Is BU02 LMM safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU02 LMM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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