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Y6 WOW

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

13,133 mi
Last recorded13,133 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 WOW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 13,133 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 12,839 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 12,699 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 12,389 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 11,862 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 11,862 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 11,213 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 11,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 10,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 9,365 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 7,053 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 5,854 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 3,787 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 2,956 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 1,745 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 927 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 63 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 18,236 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,733 miles

unable to examine underside of vehicle due to undershields fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2008 14,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 14,397 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 10,928 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 5,272 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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Y6 WOW 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 Y6 WOW, 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 Y6 WOW registered?

Y6 WOW is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is Y6 WOW safe to buy?

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