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GX02 HFD

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,706 mi
Last recorded29,706 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 HFD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 29,706 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 29,702 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 29,703 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 28,845 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 28,827 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 27,786 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 27,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

off-side handbrake effort becoming low

Pass 17 Aug 2021 26,216 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 25,432 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 24,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to all upper and lower suspension arms, road springs, roll bar links. not yet excessive.

Fail 15 Apr 2019 24,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion to all upper and lower suspension arms, road springs, roll bar links. not yet excessive.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 22,699 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 21,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 19,555 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 17,704 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 16,106 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 14,700 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 13,486 miles

front / rear shock obsorber platforms corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2012 13,486 miles

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

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

front / rear shock obsorber platforms corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 11,958 miles

rear coil spring alloy mounts showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 10,678 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 10,678 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 9,397 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 7,900 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 6,175 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 4,561 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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GX02 HFD is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GX02 HFD, 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 GX02 HFD registered?

GX02 HFD is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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