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GK02 GYB

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

143,487 mi
Last recorded143,487 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 GYB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 143,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2025 142,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2024 140,642 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside front ()

Wiper streaky

Fail 22 Jan 2024 140,629 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside front ()

Wiper streaky

Pass 7 Jan 2023 139,036 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 137,838 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 136,728 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 136,367 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 134,938 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 132,639 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 128,097 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 123,566 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 120,760 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 120,760 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 116,919 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 109,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 100,768 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 88,195 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 87,954 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 75,906 miles

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

O/S/R Disc pitted.not yet excessive.

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 75,878 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

O/S/R Disc pitted outer edge,recommend replace with pads.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 65,118 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 56,448 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 47,146 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 34,532 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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GK02 GYB is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GK02 GYB, 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 GK02 GYB registered?

GK02 GYB is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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