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S11 TTX

2002 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,891 mi
Last recorded53,891 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 TTX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 53,891 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 53,234 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 52,592 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 51,622 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 51,425 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 50,269 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 49,972 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 49,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2016 48,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 46,962 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 45,853 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 45,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 37,365 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 37,356 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 37,332 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,322 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 36,312 miles

aluminium tray fitted to complete underside of vehicle preventing full inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 27 May 2008 35,802 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,063 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 34,680 miles

Front to rear brake pipes not checked due to the design of the vehicle.

Fail 14 Jun 2006 34,670 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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S11 TTX is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S11 TTX, 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 S11 TTX registered?

S11 TTX is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is S11 TTX safe to buy?

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