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LE02 VGC

2002 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,216 mi
Last recorded90,216 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 VGC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 90,216 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 88,149 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 88,147 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 88,042 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 87,610 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 87,608 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 86,718 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 84,831 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 82,744 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 74,995 miles

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))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 74,995 miles

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))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 71,817 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 69,698 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 69,698 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 67,227 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 62,232 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 54,430 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,971 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 49,971 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,342 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,482 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,638 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,620 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,229 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 21,285 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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