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YD02 ULZ

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

7,743 mi
Last recorded7,743 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 ULZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 7,743 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 7,106 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 6,656 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 6,174 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 5,282 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 5,195 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 And Rusty On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 5,195 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 And Rusty On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2015 5,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper just clearing

Pass 23 Sep 2013 5,134 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 5,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 5,106 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 4,724 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 4,542 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 4,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 4,301 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 4,049 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 3,826 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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YD02 ULZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YD02 ULZ, 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

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What year was YD02 ULZ registered?

YD02 ULZ is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is YD02 ULZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD02 ULZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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