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VE02 TVN

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,481 mi
Last recorded53,481 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 TVN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 53,481 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 47,989 miles

Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 42,687 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 42,682 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 33,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 33,689 miles

Brake performance not tested May cause damage to testing equipment (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,315 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)

nearside and offside front tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,553 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2012 30,992 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,297 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 26,980 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 25,009 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 22,489 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,572 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 14,328 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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VE02 TVN is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VE02 TVN, 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 VE02 TVN registered?

VE02 TVN is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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