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RO02 PTY

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,433 mi
Last recorded82,433 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 PTY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 82,433 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 82,433 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2025 82,149 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 81,910 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 81,906 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment broken (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 81,906 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 81,342 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 81,075 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 79,368 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 75,954 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 72,481 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,877 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 71,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 69,081 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 64,985 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 63,591 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 63,585 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 61,314 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,961 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,496 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 47,490 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 39,788 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,788 miles

front and rear discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2006 32,195 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 32,087 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RO02 PTY is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RO02 PTY, 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 RO02 PTY registered?

RO02 PTY is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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