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GK02 GXS

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,892 mi
Last recorded25,892 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 GXS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 25,892 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 24,787 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 23,808 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 22,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 21,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 20,569 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Slight brake bind felt by hand.

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind felt by hand.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Slight brake bind felt by hand.

Offside Rear Slight brake bind felt by hand.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 20,569 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Dimensional requirements not met. (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycomb back ground. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Slight brake bind felt by hand.

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind felt by hand.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Slight brake bind felt by hand.

Offside Rear Slight brake bind felt by hand.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 19,989 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 19,390 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 19,390 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 May 2018 17,959 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 16,334 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 15,203 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 14,166 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 12,648 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 10,504 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 8,177 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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GK02 GXS is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GK02 GXS, 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 GK02 GXS registered?

GK02 GXS is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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