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L22 LOT

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,860 mi
Last recorded51,860 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 51,860 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 81,731 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 May 2025 51,729 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2024 51,592 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 May 2023 51,070 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 50,816 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 50,464 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 49,555 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 48,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 48,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 46,309 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,826 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 41,751 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,805 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,790 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,186 miles

engine coolant leak

Pass 11 May 2012 32,520 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2011 29,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 28,906 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 28,906 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,531 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 19,721 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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L22 LOT is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L22 LOT, 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 L22 LOT registered?

L22 LOT is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 September 2002.

Is L22 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 LOT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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