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T111 RJE

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

42,187 mi
Last recorded42,187 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT111 RJE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 42,187 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 41,852 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 41,427 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 41,122 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 40,890 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 40,816 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 40,348 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 39,502 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 37,399 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,744 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 May 2014 32,006 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 32,006 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 30,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 29,190 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 27,511 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 25,064 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 22,194 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 19,257 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 16,051 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 10,573 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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T111 RJE is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 T111 RJE, 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 T111 RJE registered?

T111 RJE is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 July 2002.

Is T111 RJE safe to buy?

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