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DG02 GKD

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,628 mi
Last recorded45,628 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 GKD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 45,628 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 45,623 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2023 44,406 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres age cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2022 43,796 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 42,950 miles

brake discs inner faces corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2020 42,100 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 40,743 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 39,507 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 37,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 36,184 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 35,504 miles

suspension rusty

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 May 2014 34,531 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 33,337 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 32,268 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 31,193 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 29,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 28,558 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 27,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 4 May 2007 26,232 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 26,147 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2006 24,194 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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DG02 GKD is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DG02 GKD, 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

How do I check the history of DG02 GKD?

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What year was DG02 GKD registered?

DG02 GKD is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 June 2002.

Is DG02 GKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG02 GKD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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