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HJ02 OZN

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,527 mi
Last recorded94,527 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 94,527 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 90,827 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2014 85,672 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 85,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 81,739 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,943 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 76,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 72,084 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 69,925 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 63,386 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 51,683 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,625 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 10,536 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 OZN is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OZN, 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 OZN registered?

HJ02 OZN is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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The MOT history for HJ02 OZN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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