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VE02 TWC

2002 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,023 mi
Last recorded33,023 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 TWC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 33,023 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 33,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 31,479 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 31,307 miles

bonnet and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 28 Mar 2019 31,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

bonnet and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 3 Apr 2018 30,474 miles

Rear tyres worn and splitting

Undercovers fitted through out

Coolant leak ()

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 30,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak ()

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres worn and splitting

Undercovers fitted through out

Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,135 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 29,135 miles

Central Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 10 Mar 2016 28,306 miles

Nearside Front coolant leak from nearside front area

coolant level low

Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,817 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 27,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,129 miles

interior mirror not fitted

Pass 29 May 2013 25,832 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 23,798 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 21,776 miles

rear brake discs slighly corroded

Pass 8 May 2010 19,831 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 May 2010 19,831 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 17,431 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 15,585 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2007 14,064 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 10,998 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TWC is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VE02 TWC, 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 TWC registered?

VE02 TWC is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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