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LG02 DXX

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,701 mi
Last recorded58,701 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 DXX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 58,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 58,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 58,487 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 57,922 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 57,588 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 57,588 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 57,254 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 57,254 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 57,254 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 57,139 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 57,069 miles

brake components rusty under car

suspension under car rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2014 56,871 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 56,439 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 55,778 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 55,198 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 53,075 miles

NEARSIDE REAR PARK BRAKE CABLE WORN ,

Pass 2 Aug 2008 50,712 miles

OFFSIDE REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,412 miles

FRONT PADS LOW , REAR PADS WORN , OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRELS CORRODED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 1 Apr 2006 44,446 miles

PADS LOW , DRIVERS SEAT RUNNER WORN , ADVISES ASSESSED OK AT TIME OF TEST

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 DXX is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LG02 DXX, 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 DXX registered?

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

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