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FN02 ZZK

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,042 mi
Last recorded62,042 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 ZZK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 62,042 miles

Flat under body nothing to inspect

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 61,537 miles

flat underside minimal things visible

Pass 16 Sep 2016 60,462 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 60,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 56,727 miles

front tyres 1.6mm and bald inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2014 53,145 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 53,142 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,236 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,782 miles

EML on

front and rear disc`s pitted and corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,652 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,730 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 38,231 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,342 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 30,828 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 30,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 30,003 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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FN02 ZZK is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FN02 ZZK, 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 FN02 ZZK registered?

FN02 ZZK is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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