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GJ02 GXR

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

44,321 mi
Last recorded44,321 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 GXR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 44,321 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 44,307 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 44,236 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 44,218 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 44,191 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 44,088 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 44,077 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 43,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,983 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 42,145 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,717 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 40,717 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 38,375 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,501 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,683 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 31,975 miles

Off side front fog light not working

Fail 6 Oct 2011 31,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off side front fog light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,744 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,292 miles

extra spotlights fitted insecure and o/s innop

removal of undertrays for full underbody inspection

Fail 3 Sep 2009 29,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

extra spotlights fitted insecure and o/s innop

removal of undertrays for full underbody inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,724 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 26,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake discs all round in poor condition

exhaust flexi in poor condition

underside fully covered not fully inspected

Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,817 miles

undertray fitted unable to fully examine underside

Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,243 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 23,243 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 GXR is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GJ02 GXR, 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 GXR registered?

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

Is GJ02 GXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ02 GXR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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