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BX51 YPO

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,388 mi
Last recorded70,388 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 YPO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 70,388 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 69,352 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 67,659 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 66,598 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 64,144 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 63,518 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 63,505 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 63,400 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 63,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 59,918 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber damp

Pass 15 Aug 2017 58,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2017 58,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 56,558 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 53,947 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 51,114 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,587 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,430 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,088 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 40,232 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 36,074 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 33,351 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,786 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 25,513 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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BX51 YPO is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BX51 YPO, 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 BX51 YPO registered?

BX51 YPO is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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