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SL02 FGZ

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,070 mi
Last recorded42,070 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 FGZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 42,070 miles

n/s/f coil spring seat missing

Fail 5 Jan 2012 42,064 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f coil spring seat missing

Pass 6 Jan 2011 41,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,785 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front bumper cracked and broken

n/s washer jet partialy blocked

n/s/f coil spring rest slightly corroded

n/s/r inner side light inop

Fail 12 Nov 2009 40,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front bumper cracked and broken

n/s washer jet partialy blocked

n/s/f coil spring rest slightly corroded

n/s/r inner side light inop

Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,216 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Unable to test under bonnet items due to screwed down panels

Fail 2 Dec 2008 39,212 miles

Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Unable to test under bonnet items due to screwed down panels

Pass 30 Nov 2007 36,927 miles

washers on the nearside are a bit poor

Pass 29 Nov 2006 30,833 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 30,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 23,929 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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SL02 FGZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SL02 FGZ, 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 SL02 FGZ registered?

SL02 FGZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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