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TC02 LAP

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,801 mi
Last recorded30,801 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC02 LAP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 30,801 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 30,788 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

UNABLE TO CHECK UNDERBODY DUE TO FULL LENGTH UNDERBODY COVERS.

Pass 26 Mar 2025 30,063 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2024 29,793 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 29,488 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 27,632 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 23,871 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 23,152 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 22,070 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 21,695 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 11,423 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 5,808 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 1,318 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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TC02 LAP is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 TC02 LAP, 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 TC02 LAP registered?

TC02 LAP is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is TC02 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for TC02 LAP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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