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DS51 LOT

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,946 mi
Last recorded19,946 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 19,946 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 19,420 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 18,829 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 18,369 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 18,367 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 17,815 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 17,440 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 16,927 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Fail 17 May 2019 16,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 10 May 2018 15,643 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2017 13,720 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 May 2016 12,485 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 May 2016 12,485 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 May 2015 10,653 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 9,681 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 8,450 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 7,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2011 5,681 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 2,852 miles

hand brake cable sticking slightly on n/s

Fail 12 May 2010 2,797 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s inner brake light not working

o/s outer brake light not working

Pass 16 May 2009 6,146 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 5,417 miles

brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2006 4,974 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 4,580 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 4,580 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)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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DS51 LOT is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS51 LOT, 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 DS51 LOT registered?

DS51 LOT is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is DS51 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS51 LOT shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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