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T111 WKB

2002 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,857 mi
Last recorded50,857 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT111 WKB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 50,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 50,682 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 50,242 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 50,104 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 49,630 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 49,125 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 48,467 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 47,904 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 47,430 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 46,853 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,135 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 44,762 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 42,994 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 40,866 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,327 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 22,717 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 19,109 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 19,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 14,689 miles

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

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 WKB is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Maroon 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 WKB, 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 WKB registered?

T111 WKB is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is T111 WKB safe to buy?

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