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FC02 DHA

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,293 mi
Last recorded20,293 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 DHA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 20,293 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight weep of grease past clamp but still preventing the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut across breadth of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut across breadth of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight play in steering column lower universal joint.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in offside of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 20,293 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight weep of grease past clamp but still preventing the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut across breadth of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut across breadth of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight play in steering column lower universal joint.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in offside of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 20,238 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering column lower universal joint.

Pass 31 Mar 2023 20,073 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering column lower universal joint.

Pass 3 Mar 2022 19,688 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play O/S/R inner toe link has very slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both sides. ()

Fail 18 Feb 2022 19,688 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play O/S/R inner toe link has very slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both sides. ()

Pass 15 Mar 2021 18,547 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 18,433 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 17,814 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 17,795 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 16,331 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 15,428 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 5,099 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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FC02 DHA is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FC02 DHA, 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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FC02 DHA is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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