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HS02 WBZ

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,082 mi
Last recorded47,082 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 WBZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 47,082 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 47,073 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 46,951 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 46,948 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 46,720 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 46,570 miles

Covers fitted underneath vehicle

Fail 3 Jul 2023 46,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Covers fitted underneath vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2022 46,391 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 45,771 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 45,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/50R16-81V (on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front brakes binding slightly

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

O/S/R brake binding slightly

O/S/R outer sidelight dim

Pass 1 Jun 2020 45,503 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 45,107 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 44,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing hard on inner edge

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover deteriorating

Fail 1 Jun 2018 44,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn stabilizing arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing hard on inner edge

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,202 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 40,984 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 35,620 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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HS02 WBZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HS02 WBZ, 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 HS02 WBZ registered?

HS02 WBZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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