MOT Status
ValidMileage
62,071 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front 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))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both rear tyres feathered on inner edges
wiper arm not self parking
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
wiper arm not self parking
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Coil spring mounting collar (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Coil spring mounting collar (2.4.C.3c)
wiper motor park function is faulty but not restricting drivers view
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust flexi poor condition
front and rear discs slightly corroded
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SO02 BUT 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 84%.
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 SO02 BUT, 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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SO02 BUT is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 March 2002.
Is SO02 BUT safe to buy?
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