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HJ02 OZL

2002 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,177 mi
Last recorded38,177 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 OZL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 38,177 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 38,157 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 38,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 37,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 37,651 miles

EML light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides on limit ()

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

Fail 31 May 2019 37,602 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML light on

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides on limit ()

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

Pass 30 May 2018 34,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear discs slight corrosion on all 4

Fail 30 May 2018 34,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear discs slight corrosion on all 4

Pass 30 May 2017 31,949 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 29,670 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 27,862 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 25,473 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 24,914 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 24,506 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 23,847 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 23,262 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 22,851 miles

nearside inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 2 May 2008 21,719 miles

all four brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2007 19,254 miles

front discs worn

front wiper poor

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check underside of vehicle due to under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2006 16,408 miles

front and rear discs corroded

unable check underside of car fully due to under trays fitted

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 OZL is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OZL, 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 OZL registered?

HJ02 OZL is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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