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PJ02 OOE

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

32,486 mi
Last recorded32,486 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 32,486 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 32,206 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 32,064 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 31,885 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 31,662 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 31,622 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 31,583 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 30,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 29,047 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 28,482 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,849 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,441 miles

advise all shockers have misting of oil

Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,327 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,437 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,142 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,921 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,331 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,747 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 20,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,109 miles

advise:- near side washer jet blocked

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges and down to 1.6mm

Pass 16 Mar 2007 15,526 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 12,131 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 OOE is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 OOE, 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 OOE registered?

PJ02 OOE is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 August 2002.

Is PJ02 OOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ02 OOE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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