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HJ02 ZXB

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,307 mi
Last recorded62,307 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 ZXB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 62,307 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 62,303 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 60,372 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 60,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 60,056 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 60,007 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2021 59,624 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2020 59,306 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2019 59,233 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2018 59,101 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 58,722 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 57,661 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 55,856 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 53,675 miles

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

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 19 Oct 2013 51,768 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 50,760 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 48,754 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,180 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2009 41,866 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 41,864 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,111 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 29,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres low on tread

Pass 17 Jul 2006 25,109 miles

front and rear inner brake pads very close to minimum thickness

Pass 17 Aug 2005 22,527 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 ZXB is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZXB, 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 ZXB registered?

HJ02 ZXB is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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