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EX02 ZTW

2002 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,293 mi
Last recorded50,293 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 ZTW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,293 miles

Correct registration plates fitted at time of test.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,460 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 47,800 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 42,678 miles

slight play steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,816 miles

n/s outter side light

Fail 24 Jul 2008 40,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s outter side light

Pass 18 May 2007 35,534 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 30,256 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 ZTW is a 2002 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ZTW, 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 ZTW registered?

EX02 ZTW is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is EX02 ZTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 ZTW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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