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OO51 POR

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

13,928 mi
Last recorded13,928 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO51 POR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 13,928 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 13,439 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 13,046 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 12,716 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 11,914 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 11,403 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 10,347 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 9,234 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 9,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 8,655 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 7,609 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 7,606 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 7,517 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 7,217 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 5,592 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 5,268 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 4,551 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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OO51 POR is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OO51 POR, 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 OO51 POR registered?

OO51 POR is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is OO51 POR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO51 POR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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