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T72 LTS

2002 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

45,553 mi
Last recorded45,553 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT72 LTS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 45,553 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 44,985 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 44,914 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 43,997 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 43,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 43,283 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 43,136 miles

Coolant leak nearside front

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 42,769 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 42,764 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)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 42,116 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 42,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 41,119 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 40,786 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 40,424 miles

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle,all covered by under trays

Fail 27 Nov 2012 40,424 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle,all covered by under trays

Pass 19 Dec 2011 39,524 miles

unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes or other prescribed areas they are coverd by under trays

Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,260 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 37,315 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 37,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,931 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,298 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,563 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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T72 LTS is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T72 LTS, 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

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What year was T72 LTS registered?

T72 LTS is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is T72 LTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T72 LTS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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