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CX02 JYR

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,669 mi
Last recorded23,669 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 JYR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 23,669 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 1,427 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 701 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 1,864 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight Engine Oil Leak visible

Pass 6 Feb 2020 312,950 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 43,538 miles

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Oil leak Coming through undertray ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 43,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Oil leak Coming through undertray ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 43,425 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 43,425 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 433,044 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 554,923 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 668,768 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 668,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 667,063 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 667,038 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 667,030 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 664,082 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 664,044 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 662,126 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 66,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CX02 JYR is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CX02 JYR, 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 CX02 JYR registered?

CX02 JYR is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is CX02 JYR safe to buy?

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