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G2 CUP

2002 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,285 mi
Last recorded40,285 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 CUP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 40,285 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 39,914 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 39,558 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 39,350 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 38,391 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 38,891 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 38,558 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 37,243 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 35,940 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 36,920 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 33,325 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2015 32,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind front wheels

Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,066 miles

both rear tyes worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Apr 2014 29,066 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyes worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2013 26,789 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 25,006 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 23,391 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 22,259 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,847 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 18,826 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 17,028 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 15,364 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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G2 CUP is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver 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 G2 CUP, 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 G2 CUP registered?

G2 CUP is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 May 2002.

Is G2 CUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 CUP 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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