MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,639 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake discs in poor condition
Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear brake discs slighty worn
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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DG02 TWD is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 DG02 TWD, 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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DG02 TWD is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2002.
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