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EX02 ZPG

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

55,180 mi
Last recorded55,180 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 ZPG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 55,180 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 54,828 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 54,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 54,426 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 54,392 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 53,729 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 53,532 miles

Rear exhaust flexy broken

Pass 26 Feb 2020 53,218 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 52,028 miles

covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and components

Pass 8 Feb 2018 49,416 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 49,391 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,404 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spring platforms showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2016 42,187 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,273 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 38,127 miles

N/S/R Wheel has slight run out

Fail 12 Jan 2015 38,127 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 36,865 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 36,865 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 34,541 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 34,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,076 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,461 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 30,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 27,724 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 24,629 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 18,335 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 15,024 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 9,610 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 6,314 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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