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KF02 XRO

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,537 mi
Last recorded153,537 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 XRO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 153,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 153,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working BULB FITTED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 150,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 150,640 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 148,706 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 146,316 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 139,952 miles

damping effect on both rear shock absorbers poor

Pass 17 Mar 2017 133,606 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 126,027 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 117,339 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 112,323 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 104,134 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 99,117 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 94,891 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 89,137 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 72,400 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 60,665 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,082 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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KF02 XRO is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KF02 XRO, 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 KF02 XRO registered?

KF02 XRO is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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