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MJC 50N

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

26,886 mi
Last recorded26,886 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJC 50N
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 26,886 miles

Wiper poor and noisy

Pass 22 Jul 2025 26,651 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 25,695 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 24,340 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 23,116 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 22,076 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 21,576 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 19,080 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 18,559 miles

chip in the windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2017 17,846 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 16,061 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 15,186 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 15,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 14,327 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 13,835 miles

battery light flickers on

Pass 24 Jul 2010 13,396 miles

front tyres slightly worn inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2009 12,429 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2008 11,668 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 10,966 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 9,104 miles

full under trays fitted

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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MJC 50N is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MJC 50N, 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 MJC 50N registered?

MJC 50N is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is MJC 50N safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJC 50N shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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