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RF02 XFC

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,634 mi
Last recorded56,634 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 XFC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 56,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 56,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 55,659 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 54,732 miles

screen cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2017 53,401 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,418 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 40,882 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 32,162 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 24,618 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,789 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 XFC is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RF02 XFC, 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 RF02 XFC registered?

RF02 XFC is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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