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MC02 LAM

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

43,037 mi
Last recorded43,037 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC02 LAM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 43,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front spot lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 43,037 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front spot lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 May 2025 42,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 42,842 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 42,677 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2023 42,677 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 42,584 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 42,469 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 42,279 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 42,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 42,210 miles

all four tyres cracking but not exposing cords

Pass 10 Apr 2017 42,076 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

all four tyres cracking but not exposing cords

Pass 11 Apr 2016 41,539 miles

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

all four tyres starting to crack and perish but not exposing cords

Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,103 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres starting to crack/perish

Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,749 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 40,215 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2012 39,729 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,980 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,811 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 29,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 19 Feb 2008 14,402 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,389 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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MC02 LAM is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MC02 LAM, 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 MC02 LAM registered?

MC02 LAM is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is MC02 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC02 LAM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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