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L25 TYP

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

30,378 mi
Last recorded30,378 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 TYP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 30,378 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 29,661 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play pedal box movement (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 29,661 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play pedal box movement (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 28,104 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 28,102 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 28,010 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 27,641 miles

all four brake disc's coated in surface corrosion

corrosion to brake flexi hose outer protective springs not excessive

surface corrosion to front suspension componants not excessive

Fail 3 Sep 2013 27,641 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four brake disc's coated in surface corrosion

corrosion to brake flexi hose outer protective springs not excessive

surface corrosion to front suspension componants not excessive

Pass 4 Aug 2011 27,253 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 27,253 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 25,589 miles

slight rust on all brake discs

Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,860 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 21,860 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 14,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 9,082 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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L25 TYP is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 L25 TYP, 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 L25 TYP registered?

L25 TYP is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is L25 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L25 TYP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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