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EX02 ZTO

2002 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,425 mi
Last recorded61,425 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 ZTO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 61,425 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 60,372 miles

All brake discs getting thin.

Pass 1 Mar 2024 57,004 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 54,187 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 54,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 48,458 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 48,453 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened all four spring alloy cups corroded turn to dust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 43,085 miles

all alloy spring mounts corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2020 39,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all alloy spring mounts worn slightly

Fail 17 Feb 2020 39,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

all alloy spring mounts worn slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2018 32,132 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 31,463 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 31,461 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 13 Jul 2015 31,459 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 14 Jul 2014 31,378 miles

Front tyres cracking

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 30,739 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perishing

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2012 30,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,654 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 28,227 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,968 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 24,142 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 21,426 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 17,759 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 15,007 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 ZTO is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EX02 ZTO, 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 ZTO registered?

EX02 ZTO is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 July 2002.

Is EX02 ZTO safe to buy?

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