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J40 AUG

2002 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

58,858 mi
Last recorded58,858 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 AUG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 58,858 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 56,837 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 56,280 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 55,421 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 55,421 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s and n/s (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 55,103 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 55,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 54,434 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 53,873 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 53,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,102 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 52,551 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 52,551 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 51,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside parking brake effort low

Fail 24 Sep 2015 51,494 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

offside parking brake effort low

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,180 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,436 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 41,829 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 37,553 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,475 miles

squealing from front brake when in reverse - underbody covered with dirt shields

Pass 10 Oct 2008 30,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

will require front wiperblade shortly

Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,674 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 14,011 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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J40 AUG is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J40 AUG, 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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J40 AUG is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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