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W33 GNJ

2002 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,371 mi
Last recorded55,371 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW33 GNJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 55,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 53,894 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 51,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 50,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 48,558 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring seat corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring seat corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 47,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower spring seat corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 46,215 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Spring seat corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 45,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower spring seat corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2019 45,056 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower spring seat corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2018 43,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front spring lower seat slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear spring lower seat slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2018 43,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front spring lower seat slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear spring lower seat slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2017 42,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 42,158 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 40,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 39,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 37,380 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 37,380 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 35,491 miles

both front tyres

ex slight leak front pipe

Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,977 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,535 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 29,605 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,018 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 20,385 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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W33 GNJ is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W33 GNJ, 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 W33 GNJ registered?

W33 GNJ is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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