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X1 PSS

2002 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

188,232 mi
Last recorded188,232 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lotus Elise36,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 PSS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 188,232 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear scored inner side worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 187,780 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 186,682 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 185,913 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 184,993 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 183,545 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 181,848 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 180,700 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 178,785 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 177,128 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 175,087 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 172,899 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 172,888 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 167,109 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 159,590 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 151,948 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 147,815 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 134,294 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing smooth

offside front tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Pass 17 Feb 2009 121,430 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 107,274 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 90,204 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 72,669 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 72,660 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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X1 PSS is a 2002 Lotus Elise in Grey 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 X1 PSS, 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 X1 PSS registered?

X1 PSS is a 2002 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is X1 PSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X1 PSS 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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