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OO02 WOZ

2008 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,783 mi
Last recorded20,783 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Elise27,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO02 WOZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 20,783 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 20,576 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 20,418 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 20,262 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 20,260 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 19,792 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 19,581 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 19,149 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 18,980 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 18,714 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 18,445 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 18,004 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 17,635 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 17,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 17,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 15,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 12,986 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 11,325 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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OO02 WOZ is a 2008 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 27,504 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 OO02 WOZ, 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 18 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OO02 WOZ registered?

OO02 WOZ is a 2008 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is OO02 WOZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO02 WOZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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