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T25 JSN

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,271 mi
Last recorded57,271 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT25 JSN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 57,271 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 56,515 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 56,446 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 56,271 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 55,049 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 54,460 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 53,702 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 52,846 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 52,816 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 51,501 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,982 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 46,076 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 45,849 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering has slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 8 Jun 2012 42,016 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,213 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 37,279 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,642 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 32,249 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 29,352 miles

offside rear tyre has a slight lump on outer side wall

Fail 26 May 2007 29,352 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside rear tyre has a slight lump on outer side wall

Fail 3 Jun 2006 26,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 26,388 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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T25 JSN is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 T25 JSN, 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 T25 JSN registered?

T25 JSN is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is T25 JSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T25 JSN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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