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FAT 274Y

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,739 mi
Last recorded46,739 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAT 274Y
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 46,739 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 46,526 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 46,478 miles

Rear fog light tell tail staying illuminated

Pass 17 Aug 2022 46,204 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 46,023 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 45,582 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 45,402 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 44,889 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 44,842 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 44,391 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 43,907 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 43,164 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 42,215 miles

1.slight blow on exhaust flexi

Pass 24 May 2012 41,161 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,702 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2011 39,701 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2010 37,138 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 36,704 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,743 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 28,426 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 28,140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,570 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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FAT 274Y is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FAT 274Y, 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 FAT 274Y registered?

FAT 274Y is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is FAT 274Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAT 274Y shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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