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LF51 WUM

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,581 mi
Last recorded34,581 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 WUM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,581 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 29,819 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 29,596 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 29,596 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 29,069 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 29,069 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,680 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,978 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 18,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 9,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advisory.offside front tyre worn low on inner shoulder. advise attention.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 9,845 miles

advisory.offside front tyre worn low on inner shoulder. advise attention.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 8,067 miles

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Pass 25 Feb 2006 5,332 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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LF51 WUM is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LF51 WUM, 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

How do I check the history of LF51 WUM?

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What year was LF51 WUM registered?

LF51 WUM is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is LF51 WUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 WUM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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