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W6 HEY

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,487 mi
Last recorded61,487 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 HEY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 61,487 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 61,115 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 60,961 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 60,681 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 60,560 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 60,468 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 58,472 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 56,744 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,714 miles

both rear tyres on limit

windscreen damaged

Pass 24 May 2016 53,081 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 50,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,508 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 48,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,314 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 42,791 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 42,511 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F fog lamp cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/F seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2011 38,602 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/F seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2010 33,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 23 Apr 2009 27,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

interrior mirror missing

Pass 30 Apr 2008 24,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 22,387 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 19,338 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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W6 HEY is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W6 HEY, 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 W6 HEY registered?

W6 HEY is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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