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LG02 DXO

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,825 mi
Last recorded45,825 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 DXO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 45,825 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 44,221 miles

Rear Slight coolant leak dripping on bell housing

Fail 19 Oct 2016 44,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Slight coolant leak dripping on bell housing

Pass 2 Sep 2016 44,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

full alloy covers underside

Pass 29 Jan 2014 41,676 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 38,603 miles

Both rear lower road spring mounts corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 38,421 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,042 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,898 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 21,620 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 15,893 miles

Brake pads appear low but servicable.

Rear tyres are worn at centers.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 12,402 miles

Slight wear at inner tread edges of front tyres

Pass 16 Jun 2006 5,679 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 4,967 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2005 4,967 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

n/s/f tyre slight damage

n/s/f wheel rim slight damage

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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LG02 DXO is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LG02 DXO, 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 LG02 DXO registered?

LG02 DXO is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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