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F1 CJC

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,262 mi
Last recorded25,262 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 CJC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 25,262 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 25,248 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 25,236 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 25,236 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 25,207 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 25,183 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 25,167 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 25,153 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 24,854 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Under covers

Pass 21 Mar 2018 24,835 miles

Covers on underbody

Pass 10 Jan 2017 24,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre deteriorated cracks in treads (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre deteriorated cracks in treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 May 2014 24,049 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front wiper starting to smear

nsf door hinge faulty

Fail 1 May 2014 24,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

front wiper starting to smear

nsf door hinge faulty

Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,141 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 10 May 2011 22,391 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 12 Jun 2009 21,219 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers front to rear under vehicle

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside and nearside rear tyres getting low

Pass 26 Feb 2007 20,606 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 17,990 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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F1 CJC is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F1 CJC, 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 F1 CJC registered?

F1 CJC is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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