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6 EXG

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

32,322 mi
Last recorded32,322 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 EXG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 32,322 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 31,996 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 31,680 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 31,398 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 31,126 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 30,825 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 30,747 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,346 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 29,241 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 29,235 miles

Direction indicator not working Both Front (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 28,111 miles

Offside Front 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 27 Feb 2013 26,954 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 26,366 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 25,469 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 23,969 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,024 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 30 Nov 2007 19,344 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 16,740 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 14,139 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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6 EXG is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 6 EXG, 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 6 EXG registered?

6 EXG is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is 6 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 EXG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 6 EXG have outstanding finance?

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