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HJ02 OYX

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,720 mi
Last recorded46,720 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 OYX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2026 46,720 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 46,316 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 45,489 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 45,292 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 44,757 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 43,495 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 42,401 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,246 miles

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2015 41,107 miles

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,675 miles

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 40,366 miles

both front tyre starting to wear on egdes

Pass 29 May 2012 39,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn low on inner edge but tread not cut as deep

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,791 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 36,866 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 34,764 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 32,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 29,754 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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HJ02 OYX is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HJ02 OYX, 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 HJ02 OYX registered?

HJ02 OYX is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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