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PJ02 ONT

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

34,371 mi
Last recorded34,371 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 ONT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 34,371 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 32,093 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 29,644 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 27,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 27,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 27 Apr 2021 27,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2020 27,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 27,155 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 26,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 26,029 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,635 miles

nearside front tyre age cracked

offside front tyre age cracked and worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2016 24,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre age cracked

offside front tyre age cracked and worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2015 20,986 miles

Both Front Tyres have age related cracks in the tread pattern

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2015 20,952 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 16,636 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 16,283 miles

Advise rear brake disc`s corroded on inner face`s.

Pass 26 May 2012 16,087 miles

wiper blade worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 157,012 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 15,381 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 14,007 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 12,324 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 11,546 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 10,520 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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PJ02 ONT is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 PJ02 ONT, 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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What year was PJ02 ONT registered?

PJ02 ONT is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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