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E1 GSE

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

93,270 mi
Last recorded93,270 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 GSE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 93,270 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 89,566 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 87,104 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 86,677 miles

Front service brake application and release is slightly uneven

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 84,923 miles

Strong smell of petrol from engine bay area but unable to see a visible fuel leak at time of inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2021 84,127 miles

Front wiper blade is smeary

Pass 24 Feb 2020 83,356 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 81,371 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake application is slightly uneven

Pass 12 Apr 2018 79,754 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 79,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 79,754 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 77,962 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

Front wiper blade is smeary

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn thin on inner egde

Offside Front Tyre worn thin on inner egde

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Rear inner balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 75,877 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 75,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 73,385 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 72,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blade slightly worn.

n/s rear,inner,tail light not working.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,379 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,759 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,502 miles

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

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

wiper blade slightly worn.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 47,499 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,414 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 20,951 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 20,320 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,357 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 19,357 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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E1 GSE is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E1 GSE, 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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E1 GSE is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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