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LG02 DZH

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,629 mi
Last recorded137,629 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 137,629 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 137,627 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 136,410 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 136,392 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine revs increase when clutch or brake pedals are pressed,

Pass 5 Aug 2013 122,163 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 115,963 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 115,955 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 107,729 miles

all four discs surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2010 95,415 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 95,037 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 75,726 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 75,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 69,135 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2007 27,697 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 27,688 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 16,446 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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LG02 DZH 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 LG02 DZH, 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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LG02 DZH is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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