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LG02 DXF

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,700 mi
Last recorded74,700 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 DXF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 74,700 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 74,381 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 74,039 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 73,406 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 71,972 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 70,764 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 68,461 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 67,814 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weeping (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,395 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack in the middle of the tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 65,455 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 65,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 61,028 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 59,822 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,745 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 56,745 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 53,985 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,424 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,078 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,274 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 31,675 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 24,576 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 17,741 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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LG02 DXF is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LG02 DXF, 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 LG02 DXF registered?

LG02 DXF is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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