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PN02 UYF

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

50,151 mi
Last recorded50,151 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 UYF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 50,151 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 50,133 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 50,026 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 49,952 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 49,883 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 46,860 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 49,756 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 49,756 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Hazard warning switch inoperative front and rear not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 49,249 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 49,249 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 48,812 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,424 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 47,692 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 46,705 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 46,705 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 45,802 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,554 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 44,554 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,521 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 40,942 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 38,549 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 38,549 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,550 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 32,550 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 26,496 miles

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

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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PN02 UYF is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PN02 UYF, 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 PN02 UYF registered?

PN02 UYF is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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