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RO02 PUE

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

100,001 mi
Last recorded100,001 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 PUE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 100,001 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 99,984 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 99,965 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 99,941 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 99,802 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 99,802 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 May 2018 98,383 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 97,553 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 95,588 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 93,262 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 89,987 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 87,039 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 82,971 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 79,612 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 76,258 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 72,764 miles

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

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

Tyre Tread Depth O/S/F 6.00mm N/S/F 6.00mm O/S/R 2.40mm N/S/R 1.90mm Min Legal limit 1.60mm

Pass 25 Apr 2008 67,449 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 59,335 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 48,305 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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RO02 PUE is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RO02 PUE, 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 PUE registered?

RO02 PUE is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 May 2002.

Is RO02 PUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO02 PUE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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