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OCZ 8118

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

33,945 mi
Last recorded33,945 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCZ 8118
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 33,945 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 33,038 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 32,124 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 31,292 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 29,780 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 26,977 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 16 Mar 2020 26,340 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 25,051 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 25,050 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 24,895 miles

BOTH rear lower spring seats corroding

Offside Front upper spring seat corroding

Fail 12 Mar 2018 24,895 miles

BOTH rear lower spring seats corroding

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front upper spring seat corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2017 24,746 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 24,519 miles

Front number plate smaller than stnadard

Pass 13 Mar 2015 24,067 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 24,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 24,049 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

slight blow front exhaust flexi

full under side covers fitted

rear spring lower cups (rear) corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2014 23,178 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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OCZ 8118 is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OCZ 8118, 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 OCZ 8118 registered?

OCZ 8118 is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 August 2002.

Is OCZ 8118 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCZ 8118 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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