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GJ02 GWA

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,105 mi
Last recorded77,105 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 GWA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 77,105 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 72,571 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low on 3mm

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 67,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 61,535 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to assess brake master/servo assembly due to access panel bolted down

Fail 26 Jan 2008 59,166 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 59,166 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 56,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2006 53,486 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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GJ02 GWA is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc 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 GJ02 GWA, 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 GJ02 GWA registered?

GJ02 GWA is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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