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RV02 UXX

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,234 mi
Last recorded26,234 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 UXX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 26,234 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 25,712 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 24,235 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 24,235 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 22,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 21,514 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 21,139 miles

vehicle has a large amount of underbody guards obscuring some of the vehicles components

Pass 22 Feb 2019 20,293 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 19,704 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 18,919 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 18,262 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 17,204 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 16,464 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 16,445 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 15,471 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 14,737 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 14,099 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 13,571 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 12,700 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 11,243 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 9,857 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 8,596 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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RV02 UXX is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 RV02 UXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV02 UXX registered?

RV02 UXX is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is RV02 UXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV02 UXX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV02 UXX have outstanding finance?

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