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MY02 AMC

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,351 mi
Last recorded24,351 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY02 AMC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 24,351 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 24,086 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emissions cannot be tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 23,916 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 23,809 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 23,809 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2015 23,604 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 23,540 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 23,540 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 22,930 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,951 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 21,951 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 20,462 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 5 Dec 2006 16,027 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 11,031 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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MY02 AMC is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MY02 AMC, 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 MY02 AMC registered?

MY02 AMC is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is MY02 AMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY02 AMC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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