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S2 ENV

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

16,450 mi
Last recorded16,450 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 ENV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 16,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advise nearside and offside rear shock absorber top mountings slightly corroded

advise nearside front lower shock absorber mounting slightly corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2021 16,450 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advise nearside and offside rear shock absorber top mountings slightly corroded

advise nearside front lower shock absorber mounting slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 15,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 15,224 miles

underbody, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 15,123 miles

both front tyres wearing down on inner edges and cracking between tread

rear brake pads wearing down

Pass 30 Mar 2016 15,049 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,566 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 14,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 14,208 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 13,727 miles

front tyres have cracks in treads

Pass 15 Mar 2011 13,320 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 12,882 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 12,524 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,285 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 11,679 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 10,253 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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S2 ENV is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S2 ENV, 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 S2 ENV registered?

S2 ENV is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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