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GH02 JEH

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,574 mi
Last recorded12,574 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH02 JEH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 12,574 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 12,541 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 12,508 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 12,508 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 12,454 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 12,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 12,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 12,358 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 12,340 miles

Both front tyres deteriorating. Cracks in treads

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 May 2017 12,292 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 May 2016 12,265 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 12,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 12,081 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 12,031 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 11,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2012 11,506 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 11,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2010 10,896 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 9,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2008 9,484 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 8,894 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 7,155 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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GH02 JEH is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GH02 JEH, 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 GH02 JEH registered?

GH02 JEH is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 March 2002.

Is GH02 JEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GH02 JEH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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