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WU02 HWR

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

84,018 mi
Last recorded84,018 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 HWR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 84,018 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 83,120 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 80,959 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 77,931 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 75,547 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 70,810 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 68,933 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,396 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,365 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 63,685 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2015 58,669 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,118 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 44,685 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 37,817 miles

All aluminium spring saddles starting to corrode / crumble

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,817 miles

All aluminium spring saddles starting to corrode / crumble

Pass 6 May 2011 31,121 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,883 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,360 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,702 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,078 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 12,322 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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WU02 HWR 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 WU02 HWR, 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 WU02 HWR?

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What year was WU02 HWR registered?

WU02 HWR is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is WU02 HWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU02 HWR 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.

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