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LB02 YTE

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

43,589 mi
Last recorded43,589 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 YTE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 43,589 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 43,586 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 42,999 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 42,106 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 41,569 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 41,446 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 41,149 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 39,784 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 39,301 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 38,324 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 37,595 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 36,128 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 36,087 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2014 34,498 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 31,359 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 26,686 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 26,686 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,313 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 23,243 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 20,719 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,501 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Sep 2007 17,457 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 14,958 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 YTE is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 LB02 YTE, 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 YTE registered?

LB02 YTE is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 August 2002.

Is LB02 YTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB02 YTE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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