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KF02 XRS

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

47,662 mi
Last recorded47,662 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 XRS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 47,662 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 47,534 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 47,202 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 46,946 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 46,662 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 46,148 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 45,685 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 45,192 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 45,192 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 44,274 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 13 May 2016 43,656 miles

Rear brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 42,876 miles

Rear brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 41,823 miles

Rear brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,669 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 40,664 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 39,277 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 37,485 miles

Rear brake disc(s) corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,652 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,938 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,928 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 29,632 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 27,406 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 24,811 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 XRS is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 XRS, 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 KF02 XRS registered?

KF02 XRS is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is KF02 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF02 XRS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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