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SL02 FHA

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,142 mi
Last recorded39,142 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 FHA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 39,142 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 38,037 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 37,251 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 36,732 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 35,942 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 35,142 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 34,534 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 33,832 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 33,609 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 32,806 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 32,033 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 31,821 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

emissions test abandonded due to misfire

Pass 16 Apr 2014 30,606 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,217 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 23,716 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 22,649 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,614 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 20,536 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 20,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,420 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread depth on legal limit @ 1.6mm

Pass 8 Sep 2007 18,542 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 14,007 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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SL02 FHA is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SL02 FHA, 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 SL02 FHA registered?

SL02 FHA is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 July 2002.

Is SL02 FHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL02 FHA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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