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PX02 XBW

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,341 mi
Last recorded66,341 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX02 XBW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 66,341 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 66,292 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

The coolant level is on min?

Accelerator pedal slightly sticking?

Fail 6 Jan 2023 66,292 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

The coolant level is on min?

Accelerator pedal slightly sticking?

Pass 14 Dec 2021 64,372 miles

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 64,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 61,891 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 61,884 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 59,159 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 54,522 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 52,529 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 51,078 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 46,738 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 38,340 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside track rod end boot split,offside deteriorated

offside door mirror slightly insecure

rearmost section of both handbrake cables rigid and swelling with rust

slight squeak in steering,possibly rack area

Pass 27 Sep 2011 38,340 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside track rod end boot split,offside deteriorated

offside door mirror slightly insecure

rearmost section of both handbrake cables rigid and swelling with rust

slight squeak in steering,possibly rack area

Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,325 miles

both track rod end boots perished

inner faces of front discs rusty

wiper blade perfomance adequate only

Fail 21 Sep 2009 26,529 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 26,529 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,569 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offsiode door mirror slightly insecure (not adversley affecting view)

rear handbrake inner cable plastic coverings broken allowing rusting of cables

Fail 29 Aug 2008 22,569 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offsiode door mirror slightly insecure (not adversley affecting view)

rear handbrake inner cable plastic coverings broken allowing rusting of cables

Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,359 miles

"malfunction indicator lamp" illuminated

nearside rear "speed sensor" wire cracking

nearside track rod end boot perishing

non-obligatory interior mirror missing

Pass 25 Aug 2006 20,703 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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PX02 XBW is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PX02 XBW, 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 PX02 XBW registered?

PX02 XBW is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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