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GD02 UAL

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,268 mi
Last recorded82,268 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 UAL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 82,268 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 81,839 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 80,773 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 79,931 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 78,737 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 77,803 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 75,215 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 71,190 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 67,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 65,044 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,756 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 62,126 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 61,388 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 60,995 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,310 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,928 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 35,824 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,249 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,003 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 12,346 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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GD02 UAL is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GD02 UAL, 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 GD02 UAL registered?

GD02 UAL is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is GD02 UAL safe to buy?

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