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WRB 560

2002 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,440 mi
Last recorded69,440 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRB 560
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 May 2025 69,440 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2024 68,594 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 67,224 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 65,968 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 65,968 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 63,295 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

O/S/F+N/S/R +O/S/R coil springs corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parts of the front and rear suspension corroding.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2019 59,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left on the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Parts of the front and rear suspension starting to corrode.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 May 2019 59,222 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left on the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Parts of the front and rear suspension starting to corrode.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,052 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 55,982 miles

exhaust is slightly deteriorated at flexy

n/s/f tyre is slightly perished and wearing on the inner edge

o/s/f tyre is slightly perished and wearing on the inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2016 55,712 miles

all brake discs are slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge and slightly perished

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge and slightly perished

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 55,560 miles

Oil leak

advise nsr brake disc pitted

Pass 14 May 2013 54,788 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,922 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 47,278 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 47,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 36,360 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2008 29,706 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Inner Front 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 17 Nov 2007 23,430 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 14,908 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 9,771 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)

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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WRB 560 is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WRB 560, 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 WRB 560 registered?

WRB 560 is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is WRB 560 safe to buy?

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