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S20 MFG

2002 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

47,363 mi
Last recorded47,363 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 MFG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 47,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 47,356 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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 14 Feb 2024 47,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 47,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 46,850 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 46,827 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 46,818 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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 Feb 2020 46,755 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 20 Feb 2019 46,668 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 45,801 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 44,309 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 44,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 43,327 miles

advise front brake disc pitted, advise near side front replacement

advise rear brake disc condition

Fail 11 Feb 2016 43,326 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise front brake disc pitted, advise near side front replacement

advise rear brake disc condition

Pass 26 Jan 2015 41,920 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 39,123 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 39,123 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 26,784 miles

offside front steering or suspenion has slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2011 22,860 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

osf steering has slight paly

Pass 17 Feb 2010 20,612 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre has a slight cut in side wall

Pass 3 Feb 2009 19,000 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,021 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 13,121 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 10,668 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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S20 MFG is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S20 MFG, 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 S20 MFG registered?

S20 MFG is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is S20 MFG safe to buy?

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