MOT Status
ValidMileage
90,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.64 MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.88 MM (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.64 MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.88 MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LE02 VGC is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 LE02 VGC, 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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How do I check the history of LE02 VGC?
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What year was LE02 VGC registered?
LE02 VGC is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2002.
Is LE02 VGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for LE02 VGC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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