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L70 TSS

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,553 mi
Last recorded88,553 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 TSS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 88,553 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 88,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 86,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jul 2024 86,498 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2023 78,269 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 71,295 miles

Under trays fitted all under vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2021 66,796 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 64,274 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR LOW AND CRACKING IN TREAD AREAC.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 61,237 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 61,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 58,532 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,478 miles

some edge wear to front tyres

unable to carry out full vehicle check due to under vehicle trims

Pass 18 Apr 2016 48,850 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 43,100 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 31,572 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,519 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 31,106 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,341 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 30,003 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,451 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 28,362 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 26,209 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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L70 TSS is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L70 TSS, 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 L70 TSS registered?

L70 TSS is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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