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LF51 WVC

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,708 mi
Last recorded77,708 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 WVC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 77,708 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 77,329 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 76,980 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 76,849 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 76,710 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 76,702 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 76,051 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 75,243 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 74,271 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 73,846 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 69,719 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 69,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 68,364 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2015 68,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 67,422 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,178 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 65,110 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 63,038 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,038 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 60,890 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 55,509 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 55,509 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,070 miles

advise n/s/r tyre tread is on service wear markers.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 40,234 miles

slight scoring to front brake discs

Pass 10 Feb 2006 30,946 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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LF51 WVC is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey 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 LF51 WVC, 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 LF51 WVC registered?

LF51 WVC is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 February 2002.

Is LF51 WVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 WVC 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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