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RF02 XFT

2002 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,918 mi
Last recorded4,918 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 XFT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 4,918 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 4,474 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 4,337 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 4,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2022 4,211 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Pass 19 Nov 2021 4,166 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 4,087 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 4,065 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 3,961 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 3,933 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2016 3,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 3,826 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 3,650 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XFT is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XFT, 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 XFT registered?

RF02 XFT is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is RF02 XFT safe to buy?

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