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T25 TUS

2002 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,803 mi
Last recorded36,803 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 May 2013 36,803 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 33,960 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 30,011 miles

nearside rear damper, collar split

Pass 12 May 2010 25,050 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 19,797 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 14,081 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,036 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE FIXING. REAR BRAKE PADS LOW.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 12,407 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 11,431 miles

WASHERS POOR. FRONT NUMBER PLATE TAPED. BOTH REAR TYRES NEAR LIMIT.

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 TUS is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TUS, 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 TUS registered?

T25 TUS is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is T25 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T25 TUS shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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