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BX02 VJN

2002 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,818 mi
Last recorded40,818 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 VJN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 40,818 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 40,568 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 40,001 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 38,766 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 37,172 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 35,555 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 30,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 30,315 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 26,645 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 23,606 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 23,271 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 16,448 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 14,865 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 13,418 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 11,564 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 9,814 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 9,508 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 9,258 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 8,732 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 8,330 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 8,330 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 7,870 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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BX02 VJN is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BX02 VJN, 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 BX02 VJN registered?

BX02 VJN is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is BX02 VJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX02 VJN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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