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V15 ORX

2002 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

59,498 mi
Last recorded59,498 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV15 ORX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 59,498 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyre valve stems perished

Pass 15 Jul 2025 58,600 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 56,952 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight free play in steering wheel

Pass 11 Jul 2023 56,223 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 55,858 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2021 55,020 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 54,951 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 54,951 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 53,566 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 52,245 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 23 May 2017 51,762 miles

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

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 20 Apr 2016 48,404 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Apr 2015 46,337 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 44,090 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 41,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 39,398 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 36,971 miles

full underside tray fiited

Pass 19 May 2010 34,345 miles

full underside tray fitted

Pass 20 May 2009 32,907 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Feb 2008 29,229 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 29,220 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 25,582 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 20,798 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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V15 ORX is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V15 ORX, 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 V15 ORX registered?

V15 ORX is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is V15 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V15 ORX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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