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LG02 DYO

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

37,854 mi
Last recorded37,854 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 37,854 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 37,765 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 37,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 37,582 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 37,412 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 37,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 36,794 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 36,541 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 36,523 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 35,947 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

under-tray fitted

Pass 23 May 2019 35,228 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 34,589 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 33,988 miles

Under shield fitted not all components checked.

Pass 9 May 2016 33,707 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

Pass 15 May 2015 33,419 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 5 Jun 2014 33,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Fail 27 May 2014 33,144 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 7 Jun 2013 32,857 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 30,576 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 30,113 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,419 miles

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

inner faces of brake discs corroded [front]

Fail 31 May 2008 28,378 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

inner faces of brake discs corroded [front]

Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,356 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 27,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r inner tail light not working

wiper slightly smearing

Fail 5 May 2007 27,332 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2006 26,315 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 DYO is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DYO, 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

How do I check the history of LG02 DYO?

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What year was LG02 DYO registered?

LG02 DYO is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is LG02 DYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG02 DYO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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