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T25 LSE

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

46,037 mi
Last recorded46,037 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 46,037 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 45,418 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 44,531 miles

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))

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 42,701 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 42,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 41,656 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 39,979 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 39,979 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 39,480 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 39,070 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 37,584 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 35,616 miles

covers fitted underneath obscuring some components

Fail 29 Apr 2016 35,616 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

covers fitted underneath obscuring some components

Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,292 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,952 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 31,878 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 31,446 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 31,225 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 30,427 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,466 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 28,294 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,078 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 LSE 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 LSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T25 LSE?

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What year was T25 LSE registered?

T25 LSE is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 August 2002.

Is T25 LSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T25 LSE 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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