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GK02 GZG

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,771 mi
Last recorded78,771 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 GZG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 78,771 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 78,767 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner section of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner section of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded, Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 78,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has un-even wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has un-even wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 75,681 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 70,732 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,361 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 56,561 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,981 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 49,170 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,107 miles

surface rust on discs

Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,641 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 40,412 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,286 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 34,135 miles

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

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 GZG is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GZG, 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 GK02 GZG registered?

GK02 GZG is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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