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RF02 XET

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

139,029 mi
Last recorded139,029 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 XET
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2022 139,029 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 138,564 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 138,191 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 133,008 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 132,718 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 132,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 123,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under-trays fitted obscuring components underneath

Fail 17 Mar 2017 123,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-Trays fitted obscuring most underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak

Pass 16 Mar 2016 109,744 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 109,744 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 102,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2014 97,229 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 97,229 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 94,634 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 87,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HID bulbs fitted

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,301 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 80,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 73,966 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 73,911 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,920 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 65,920 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 56,876 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 56,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 48,218 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,484 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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RF02 XET is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RF02 XET, 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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RF02 XET is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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