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KF02 XRB

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,468 mi
Last recorded62,468 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 XRB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 62,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 62,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 62,055 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 61,961 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 61,960 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 61,567 miles

Full underbody covers installed.

General rust/corrosion to suspension ,steering components.

Pass 4 May 2017 61,411 miles

Front & rear brake discs corroded.

Full engine & under body covers fitted.

Fail 4 May 2017 61,411 miles

Front & rear brake discs corroded.

Full engine & under body covers fitted.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 61,169 miles

full under body covers fitted.

rear brake discs corroded on inner face.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 60,569 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 60,562 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,172 miles

both rear shock mounts slightly deteriorated.

Pass 15 May 2013 57,807 miles

both rear shock absorbers in poor condition top & bottom collers corroded & split.

front & rear brake discs corroded & worn.

full under body covers fitted.

n/s/f shock absorber in poor corroded condition.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,092 miles

alll front & rear steering & suspention components corroded

front & rear brake discs are corroded on inner face

Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,761 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 51,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 50,829 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 50,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,344 miles

both rear shock absorbers starting to leak.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,690 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 44,690 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear npo plate just meets min requirements [dirty] no under bonnet inspections carried out [bonnet bolted down] front to rear under trays fitted. front and rear brake discs inner and outer faces corroded.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 36,973 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 29,250 miles

brake action poor

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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KF02 XRB is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KF02 XRB, 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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KF02 XRB is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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