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T3 XGE

2002 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,898 mi
Last recorded84,898 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 XGE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 84,898 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 84,037 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 81,721 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 81,029 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2020 80,574 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 80,084 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 79,891 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 79,527 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 79,510 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 78,966 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 77,890 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 75,711 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 75,711 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 72,025 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 68,493 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 25 May 2010 68,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 1 Jun 2009 66,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 56,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,071 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 27,587 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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T3 XGE is a 2002 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T3 XGE, 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 T3 XGE registered?

T3 XGE is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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