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J20 TUS

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,042 mi
Last recorded40,042 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 40,042 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 40,042 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 38,316 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

front brake discs pitted

Fail 22 Dec 2014 38,312 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 34,348 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 34,335 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 28,976 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 23,156 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 16,927 miles

brakes require full inspection

front and rear coil springs corroeded

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 11 Dec 2009 15,449 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 15,233 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 15,233 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 14,818 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 14,818 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 14,131 miles

new registration plates stuck over ther top of orignal plates

Fail 27 Nov 2006 14,131 miles

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.

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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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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