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N15 LTS

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,953 mi
Last recorded62,953 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 LTS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 62,953 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 62,185 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 61,420 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2024 61,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension spring retaining collar deteriorated

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

Pass 15 May 2023 60,907 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 60,425 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 60,425 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 8 May 2021 59,573 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 58,469 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 58,469 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 57,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,268 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 55,107 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 52,017 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 50,020 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 48,514 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted covering the whole underneath of vechile

Fail 20 Aug 2013 46,319 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted covering the whole underneath of vechile

Pass 21 Aug 2012 43,601 miles

both front tyres showing age cracking in tread

Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,121 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,596 miles

offside & nearside front tyres starting to crack between tread

slight damage to offside front of engine under tray & offside rear outer body sill

Fail 6 Aug 2009 27,313 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2009 27,313 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2008 25,468 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 23,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 20,804 miles

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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N15 LTS is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N15 LTS, 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 N15 LTS registered?

N15 LTS is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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