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P55 AJT

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,770 mi
Last recorded61,770 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 AJT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 61,770 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 61,507 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 61,036 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 59,839 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 59,286 miles

under trays fitted covering some testable items

Fail 26 Apr 2018 59,286 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light is on

Pass 1 May 2017 59,057 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 57,846 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front bumper damaged and duct taped up

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 12 Nov 2015 57,846 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating disc corroded (3.7.B.3)

Obligatory mirror missing interior (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating disc corroded (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front bumper damaged and duct taped up

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 14 Jul 2014 56,255 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 56,212 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 54,285 miles

Front tyre slightly torn

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 54,262 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

front number plate cracked

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 51,317 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2010 49,317 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 49,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2009 47,618 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,890 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 39,144 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,935 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 30,670 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 30,668 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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P55 AJT is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P55 AJT, 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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P55 AJT is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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