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WA51 OJL

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

65,045 mi
Last recorded65,045 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 OJL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 65,045 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 64,354 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 64,095 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 5 May 2023 62,830 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))

full under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2022 60,859 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 57,848 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 57,726 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 55,774 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 53,445 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 53,445 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 50,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 46,628 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 44,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 42,736 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,285 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 38,192 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,296 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,574 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,237 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,607 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,602 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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WA51 OJL is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WA51 OJL, 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

How do I check the history of WA51 OJL?

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What year was WA51 OJL registered?

WA51 OJL is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is WA51 OJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 OJL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA51 OJL have outstanding finance?

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