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K21 DNR

2002 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,635 mi
Last recorded74,635 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 DNR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 74,635 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front + rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 71,541 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Low on tread - 175/55/16* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Low on tread - 195/45/17* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Low on tread - 175/55/16* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Low on tread - 195/45/17* (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 71,541 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Low on tread - 175/55/16* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Low on tread - 195/45/17* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Low on tread - 175/55/16* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Low on tread - 195/45/17* (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 67,724 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 67,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released All lamps (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 64,967 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering column UJ

Fail 5 May 2017 64,967 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering column UJ

Pass 20 Apr 2016 60,254 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 60,254 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,076 miles

EML on

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

left hand front headlamp poor beam pattern

right hand front headlamp poor beam pattern

Pass 26 Jul 2013 54,277 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 54,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 42,811 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,412 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,042 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 27,012 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,067 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 30 Jul 2007 16,408 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 15,566 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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K21 DNR is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K21 DNR, 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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K21 DNR is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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