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S2 LXT

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,906 mi
Last recorded81,906 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 LXT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 81,906 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 79,939 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 74,811 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 70,101 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 67,435 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 60,366 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 60,360 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Under limit on inside tread (chalk marked) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 52,758 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 52,758 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 49,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted from front to rear

Pass 5 Jul 2018 49,630 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 47,404 miles

nearside headlamp aim low

Fail 30 Jun 2017 47,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads outer track rod end on nearside rear track rod loose (2.4.G.1)

nearside headlamp aim low

Pass 27 Jun 2016 45,912 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 39,008 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,013 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 33,845 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,528 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 31,414 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 30,230 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 28,456 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,718 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 24,714 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,621 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,502 miles

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

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 LXT is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S2 LXT, 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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S2 LXT is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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