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WU51 FDA

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,287 mi
Last recorded27,287 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 FDA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 27,287 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 26,963 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 26,738 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 26,738 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 23,617 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 18,955 miles

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

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

engine light on dash

slight smear on wiper

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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WU51 FDA is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WU51 FDA, 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 WU51 FDA registered?

WU51 FDA is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is WU51 FDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 FDA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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