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KH02 RYD

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

22,480 mi
Last recorded22,480 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH02 RYD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 22,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 22,343 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 22,283 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 22,242 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 22,203 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 22,019 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 21,830 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 21,641 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 21,503 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 21,366 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 20,614 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 19,909 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 19,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 19,619 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 18,954 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 18,546 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2mm tread on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2009 17,930 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2008 16,871 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 15,394 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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KH02 RYD is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KH02 RYD, 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 KH02 RYD registered?

KH02 RYD is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is KH02 RYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH02 RYD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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