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FN02 NBF

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,091 mi
Last recorded63,091 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 NBF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 63,091 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 62,202 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 62,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 60,588 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 57,145 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 52,333 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 48,587 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 46,839 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 42,375 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 42,373 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 38,844 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 38,248 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 38,248 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 38,239 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Undershields Fitted To Vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,343 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 36,322 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 34,981 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 34,981 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 33,831 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 32,341 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 32,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 31,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs heavily ridged

rear brake discs slightly pitted and heavily ridged

Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,366 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,386 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 24,138 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 21,969 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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FN02 NBF is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FN02 NBF, 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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FN02 NBF is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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