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W33 UAM

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,464 mi
Last recorded42,464 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW33 UAM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 42,464 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 41,236 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 41,214 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 37,668 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 36,460 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 35,974 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 35,053 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 35,037 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 35,010 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 34,990 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

under trays obscure testers view of under vehicle

Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,977 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 34,434 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 32,073 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 31,717 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 30 Apr 2010 30,381 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,692 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 25,543 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2006 21,033 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 21,032 miles

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

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

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 UAM is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W33 UAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W33 UAM registered?

W33 UAM is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is W33 UAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W33 UAM shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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