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LB02 YSX

2002 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,837 mi
Last recorded20,837 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 YSX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 20,837 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 20,825 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2019 20,753 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 20,593 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 20,563 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 20,373 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2016 20,373 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 19,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 19,680 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2013 18,618 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 18,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 17,729 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 17,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,363 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 16,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2010 14,864 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner quarters

Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,150 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,677 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 9,676 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 8,015 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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LB02 YSX is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB02 YSX, 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 LB02 YSX registered?

LB02 YSX is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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