MOT Status
ValidMileage
55,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust flexible pipe breaking up
Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of n-s-f tyre (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185-50-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front N-S-F front fog light comes on with main beam
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front fog light not working
Offside Front tyre 10 yrs old
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust flexible pipe breaking up
rear tyres 11 yrs old
Rear exhaust flexy broken
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and components
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Spring platforms showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
N/S/R Wheel has slight run out
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)
N/S/R wheel has slight run out
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EX02 ZPG is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.
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 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 EX02 ZPG, 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 EX02 ZPG registered?
EX02 ZPG is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 April 2002.
Is EX02 ZPG safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX02 ZPG shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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