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SN02 SRS

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,695 mi
Last recorded85,695 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 SRS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 85,695 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 84,645 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 84,644 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 84,441 miles

both front anti-roll bar drop links - slight play detected

front and rear brake discs corroded / scored

Fail 15 Dec 2017 84,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot Caliper (3.5.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front anti-roll bar drop links - slight play detected

Engine MIL lamp staying on

Parking brake cables worn & corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded / scored

n/s/f lower suspension arm - Ball Joint worn & slight play detected

o/s/r brake caliper - Mechanism seized / binding

Pass 17 Dec 2016 79,198 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2016 79,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2015 74,766 miles

Both rear parking brake cables - slightly frayed

exhaust flexi-section corroded / split

Fail 14 Dec 2015 74,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust flexi-section corroded / split

Pass 15 Dec 2014 71,362 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 64,327 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 64,313 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

front brake linings wearing low

n/s/f steering arm - slight play detected

Pass 24 Dec 2012 59,963 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 59,949 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front and both rear coil springs heavily corroded

coolant leak at engine compartment

n/s/f brake flexi-pipe rubbing against suspension component

Pass 26 Nov 2011 56,982 miles

both front and both rear coil springs corroded and weakened

both front anti-roll bushes worn/play

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

Pass 10 Dec 2010 52,697 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,200 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 37,043 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2007 29,366 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 26,316 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 20,011 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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SN02 SRS is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SN02 SRS, 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 SN02 SRS registered?

SN02 SRS is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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