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HJ02 OZD

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,925 mi
Last recorded41,925 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 OZD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,925 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)

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Jun 2008 41,895 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2006 34,747 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 OZD is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HJ02 OZD, 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 OZD registered?

HJ02 OZD is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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