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BX02 UXU

2002 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,283 mi
Last recorded44,283 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 UXU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 44,283 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 42,608 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,862 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 36,757 miles

Both Front and Rear coil springs corroded

Undercovers fitted not allowing allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,138 miles

Both front tyres wearing from inner edges

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 33,643 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 31,094 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 29,082 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 29,081 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 27,060 miles

all four brake discs worn on inner faces.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,215 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,911 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 23,911 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 22,995 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 22,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 20,090 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in o/s steering rack arm.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 17,555 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 17,555 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advise slight play in steering rack arms n/s and o/s.

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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BX02 UXU is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BX02 UXU, 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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BX02 UXU is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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