MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,070 miAbove average mileage for this year
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n/s/f coil spring seat missing
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
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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
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
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
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
washers on the nearside are a bit poor
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)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SL02 FGZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SL02 FGZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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