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RH02 LOT

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,102 mi
Last recorded16,102 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH02 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 16,102 miles

Coolant leak N/S/F corner. ()

Pass 23 Apr 2025 15,957 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 15,766 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 15,395 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 7 May 2022 15,016 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 14,368 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 13,994 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 13,140 miles

front windscreen wiper blade smearing slightly

Fail 15 May 2012 13,140 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front windscreen wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 12 May 2011 12,666 miles

front wiper blade smearing slightly

Fail 12 May 2011 12,666 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 4 May 2010 11,932 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 11,406 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 10,562 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 10,562 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 May 2007 9,788 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 8,113 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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RH02 LOT is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RH02 LOT, 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 RH02 LOT registered?

RH02 LOT is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 April 2002.

Is RH02 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RH02 LOT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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