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KL02 JZU

2002 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,247 mi
Last recorded61,247 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL02 JZU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 61,247 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 59,990 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 58,405 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 57,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 56,228 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 55,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 55,118 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 55,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 54,752 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,607 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 48,044 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,172 miles

Both front tyres are starting to crack slightly in the treads.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hazard switch intermitantly faulty. Has worked everytime after initial fault

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

Offside driving light not working

Offside front tyre has worn the inner edge, however the tread on the edges of the tyre are not cut as deep

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 31,779 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 28,610 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,623 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,362 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 24,966 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,381 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 22,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 22,161 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,187 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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KL02 JZU is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KL02 JZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL02 JZU registered?

KL02 JZU is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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