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J1 HDC

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

12,479 mi
Last recorded12,479 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 HDC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 12,479 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 12,479 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 12,430 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 12,385 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 12,226 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 12,040 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 11,882 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 11,654 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 11,168 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 10,588 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 10,241 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 9,858 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 9,372 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 8,998 miles

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to trims fitted , also 85% Of uderbody inclueding components due to the above .

Pass 24 Jul 2013 8,358 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 7,819 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 7,533 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 7,244 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 6,925 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 6,131 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 4,524 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 3,967 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J1 HDC is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 J1 HDC, 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 J1 HDC registered?

J1 HDC is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 July 2002.

Is J1 HDC safe to buy?

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