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NJ51 HVM

2002 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

49,265 mi
Last recorded49,265 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 HVM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 49,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 49,258 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 48,367 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 46,877 miles

All 4 brake discs rusty

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 46,876 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 brake discs rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2021 46,199 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 46,199 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 45,181 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 45,181 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 44,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 43,883 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to all tubular suspension components

undertray fitted to entire length of vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2016 43,483 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 42,819 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 40,881 miles

Unable to inspect underneath vehicle

Fail 19 Dec 2013 40,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Unable to inspect underneath vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2013 40,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side and near side front tyres cracked on side walls

Fail 20 Aug 2013 40,535 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side and near side front tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 6 Mar 2012 39,985 miles

Advise front discs have surface rust

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2012 39,981 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Advise front discs have surface rust

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,116 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorating

rear brake imbalance 38%

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight condesation on inside of o/s headlamp

Fail 2 Mar 2010 38,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorating

o/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorating

rear brake imbalance 38%

slight condesation on inside of o/s headlamp

Pass 26 Feb 2009 33,785 miles

Unable to check under bonnet items due to screwed down panels

Fail 19 Feb 2009 33,781 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Unable to check under bonnet items due to screwed down panels

Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,588 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front flexi brake hose clamp retaining nut lose.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,881 miles

O/S/R HAND BRAKE POOR ADVISE INVESTIGATION

Pass 21 Mar 2006 21,136 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 21,133 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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NJ51 HVM is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 NJ51 HVM, 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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NJ51 HVM is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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