MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,042 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brakes require further inspection
coil springs corroded
engine has slight oil leak
engine management light on
front brake discs pitted
nail in offside front tyre
rear brake discs lipped
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
brakes require further inspection
coil springs corroded
engine has slight oil leak
engine management light on
front brake discs pitted
nail in offside front tyre
rear brake discs lipped
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brakes require further inspection
coil springs corroded
front brake discs pitted
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brakes require further inspection
coil springs corroded
front brake discs pitted
nearside and offside rear tyre valves cracking
Coolant leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s and o/s front antiroll bar linkages slight play
rear brakes partially seized but not affecting performance
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Coolant leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s and o/s front antiroll bar linkages slight play
rear brakes partially seized but not affecting performance
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coolant smell/loss
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
floor trims fitted unable to fully inspect
brakes require full inspection
front and rear coil springs corroeded
nail in o/s/f tyre
rear brake discs slightly scored
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
new registration plates stuck over ther top of orignal plates
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
new registration plates stuck over ther top of orignal plates
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J20 TUS is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 J20 TUS, 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 J20 TUS registered?
J20 TUS is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 November 2002.
Is J20 TUS safe to buy?
The MOT history for J20 TUS shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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