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EX51 YCJ

2002 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

46,580 mi
Last recorded46,580 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 YCJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,580 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 46,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 43,717 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 42,714 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 May 2010 42,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 42,702 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,871 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 39,870 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,148 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,759 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 31,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise full under body tray fitted at time of TEST

Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,352 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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EX51 YCJ is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EX51 YCJ, 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 EX51 YCJ registered?

EX51 YCJ is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is EX51 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 YCJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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