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SR02 HXN

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,366 mi
Last recorded37,366 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR02 HXN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 37,366 miles

Complete underside fitted with undertrays

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 37,366 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Complete underside fitted with undertrays

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 36,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 35,794 miles

DRIVERS DOOR PAINT WORK DAMAGED

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

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE OUTER CABLE SPLIT

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

Nearside Rear WHEEL BUCKLED

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 35,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)

DRIVERS DOOR PAINT WORK DAMAGED

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

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE OUTER CABLE SPLIT

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

Nearside Rear WHEEL BUCKLED

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 May 2016 34,503 miles

Nearside Rear ALLOY BUCKLED

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE OUTER CABLE SPLIT

Fail 24 May 2016 34,503 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear ALLOY BUCKLED

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE OUTER CABLE SPLIT

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

Pass 12 May 2015 33,537 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 33,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 32,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 31,672 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 28,422 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 22,743 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,461 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 21,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,096 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 19,242 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 14,296 miles

both rear tyres near limit.

Pass 16 May 2006 14,169 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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SR02 HXN is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SR02 HXN, 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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SR02 HXN is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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