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RV02 UYX

2002 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,935 mi
Last recorded118,935 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 UYX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 118,935 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 112,467 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 104,743 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 103,506 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 102,766 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 102,760 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 102,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 102,349 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 102,120 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 102,115 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 101,952 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 101,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2015 91,528 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brakes slightly binding

suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 91,528 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,767 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 76,004 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 71,082 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 64,283 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,196 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,474 miles

small exhaust leak rear n o plate

Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,416 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 UYX is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RV02 UYX, 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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RV02 UYX is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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