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YD02 UMG

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

62,902 mi
Last recorded62,902 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 UMG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 62,902 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 61,554 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 59,660 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 59,546 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 55,843 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 50,847 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 50,025 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 50,013 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 48,521 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 46,764 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 45,890 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 45,692 miles

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 30 May 2014 45,679 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,833 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

wiper in poor condition

Fail 7 Jun 2013 44,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

wiper in poor condition

Fail 25 May 2012 43,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front brake hose clamp bolt loose

Pass 25 May 2012 43,964 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front brake hose clamp bolt loose

Fail 6 May 2011 42,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2011 42,157 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,644 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 37,236 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 35,646 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)

Pass 2 May 2007 33,555 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 25,378 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 UMG is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 UMG, 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 YD02 UMG registered?

YD02 UMG is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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