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SG02 LOT

2002 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,169 mi
Last recorded70,169 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 70,169 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 68,501 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 67,015 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 65,490 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 64,141 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 62,912 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 60,074 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,811 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,742 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,991 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,156 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,465 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,424 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 42,934 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 41,721 miles

1) All brake discs corroded on inside surfaces.

Fail 8 Jan 2011 41,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

1) All brake discs corroded on inside surfaces.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 37,495 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)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 37,495 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 19,949 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 19,949 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 11,841 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 3,817 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 3,793 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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SG02 LOT is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SG02 LOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG02 LOT registered?

SG02 LOT is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is SG02 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG02 LOT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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