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ELL 15E

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

23,463 mi
Last recorded23,463 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELL 15E
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 23,463 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 23,390 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 23,197 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 23,047 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 22,911 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 22,753 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 22,380 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 21,891 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 21,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 21,548 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 21,228 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 20,504 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 19,764 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,939 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 17,373 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 15,319 miles

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

o/s/ seat belt frayed slightly

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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ELL 15E is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ELL 15E, 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

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What year was ELL 15E registered?

ELL 15E is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is ELL 15E safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELL 15E shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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